Snowdon Guide
Climbing Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa): Routes, Times and Parking
Compare the main routes up Snowdon, with distances, ascent and times, plus parking at Pen-y-Pass, weather, safety and winter advice.
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Scafell Pike Guide
Climbing Scafell Pike: Routes, Navigation and Parking
The main routes up Scafell Pike from Wasdale, Borrowdale and Langdale, with parking, navigation on the summit plateau and mountain rescue advice.
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Ben Nevis Guide
Climbing Ben Nevis: The Mountain Path, Timings and Safety
How to climb Ben Nevis by the Mountain Path from Glen Nevis: distance, timings, summit weather, navigation around the cliffs and winter warnings.
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Training Guide
How to Train for the Yorkshire Three Peaks: A Guide for Beginners
How long to train, what to practise each week, and how to build up safely for the 24-mile Yorkshire Three Peaks. Example week and kit advice.
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Clothing Guide
What to Wear for Hillwalking in the UK: Layers, Boots and Socks
How to layer for UK hills, plus boots, socks and jackets worth buying: Scarpa Terra GTX, Aku Trekker Lite III, Merrell Moab, Rab, Montane and Bridgedale.
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Navigation Guide
How to Use a Map and Compass for Hillwalking in the UK
A step-by-step guide to reading an OS map, taking a bearing and following it, plus grid north, magnetic north, timing and common mistakes.
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Safety Guide
Hillwalking Safety in the UK: Kit, Navigation and Calling Mountain Rescue
What to carry on UK hills, how to navigate, and how to call Mountain Rescue: dial 999, ask for Police then Mountain Rescue. Kit picks and a checklist.
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