mountains

Snowdonia’s stately mountains offer the perfect ‘big challenge’, jaw-dropping views and an unbeatable sense of achievement ©Getty

British mountain guide: facts, definitions and the best peaks to climb

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Walk: Cross Fell, Cumbria

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Easy mountains for beginners

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Walk: Latrigg, Cumbria

Glen Finnan - looking north

Walk: Glenfinnan, Highland

Holy Trinity Church, Chapel Stile, Cumbria

Historic places

Day out: Chapel Stile, Cumbria

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Walk: Ben More, Isle of Mull, Argyll and Bute

Skirrid Mountain, Monmouthshire

Walk: The Skirrid, Monmouthshire

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Day Out: Cadair Idris, Gwynedd

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Britain’s most amazing extinct volcanoes

For anyone who doesn’t fancy to entire 10.5-mile hike, stop at the reservoir and appreciate the peak from the valley

Walk: Pen y Fan, Powys

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Walk: Ennerdale and Haystacks, Cumbria

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Walk: Lingmoor Fell Circuit, Cumbria

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Walk: Harlech to Llandecwyn, Gwynedd