There are three main mountain walks in the United Kingdom that are real achievements for the novice walker - Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Scafell Pike. Think these are too much for you? Think again!
Every year thousands of tourists ascend these mountians and triumph in their achievement. But many start to attempt the climb and give up before the top because they are not well prepared.
This site aims to give you some pointers to help you be one of those who succeed.
Every year thousands of tourists ascend these mountians and triumph in their achievement. But many start to attempt the climb and give up before the top because they are not well prepared.
This site aims to give you some pointers to help you be one of those who succeed.
Okay, so if you are a really serious walker you may wish to stop reading here. This site is not for those people who spend every weekend out with map and compass, aiming to climb all the identified peaks in the country. This site is for those people who would like to do a really serious walk - and then sit back content that they have pushed themselves and have achieved something.
So why are you looking at this site? Maybe you are on holiday and have seen the hundreds of walkers equipped with hiking boots and back packs, have seen the leaflets describing the routes and are wondering whether you would be able to make the climb? Maybe you are sitting at home planning your holiday, and are toying with the idea of doing something really memorable this holiday.
This site will tell you some of the tips to help you be one of those who make it to the summit, and preparations you should make to help you along the way. In addition we will attempt to describe these most lovely walks.
So why are you looking at this site? Maybe you are on holiday and have seen the hundreds of walkers equipped with hiking boots and back packs, have seen the leaflets describing the routes and are wondering whether you would be able to make the climb? Maybe you are sitting at home planning your holiday, and are toying with the idea of doing something really memorable this holiday.
This site will tell you some of the tips to help you be one of those who make it to the summit, and preparations you should make to help you along the way. In addition we will attempt to describe these most lovely walks.
Ben Nevis
Alright, so they say there is a hotel at the top but don't get over excited - the Temperance Hotel is long gone, and little remains of the obsevatory either nowadays. The walk will take around 10 hours, and you have to climb every one of 4406 feet as you will be starting from close to sea level. You will suffer from aching limbs the next day, so plan your walk carefully, as you won't want to do anything too energetic the next morning - and by that we include climbing stairs!
Alright, so they say there is a hotel at the top but don't get over excited - the Temperance Hotel is long gone, and little remains of the obsevatory either nowadays. The walk will take around 10 hours, and you have to climb every one of 4406 feet as you will be starting from close to sea level. You will suffer from aching limbs the next day, so plan your walk carefully, as you won't want to do anything too energetic the next morning - and by that we include climbing stairs!
Snowdon
There is a cheat's way up the highest mountain in Wales - you can take the train! Or even if you choose one of the many paths to walk up you can treat yourself to a nice warming cup of tea or soup in the restaurant at the top, or have an ice cream on a sunny day! Serious walkers may well spurn such luxuries, but for the novice walker it makes a welcome break before tackling the descent.
There is a cheat's way up the highest mountain in Wales - you can take the train! Or even if you choose one of the many paths to walk up you can treat yourself to a nice warming cup of tea or soup in the restaurant at the top, or have an ice cream on a sunny day! Serious walkers may well spurn such luxuries, but for the novice walker it makes a welcome break before tackling the descent.
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Scafell Pike
This is probably the hardest of all the peaks - even though it is the lowest! There's not much to find at the top either, except for a stone platform and a huge sense of achievement that you've actually made it! The walk up Scafell means tackling the boulder fields, and you will need stout footwear for this one - as well as a map and a compass as it is easy to get lost - even in fine weather!
This is probably the hardest of all the peaks - even though it is the lowest! There's not much to find at the top either, except for a stone platform and a huge sense of achievement that you've actually made it! The walk up Scafell means tackling the boulder fields, and you will need stout footwear for this one - as well as a map and a compass as it is easy to get lost - even in fine weather!
While you're there...
All these mountains are situated in the most beautiful and scenic parts of the UK. To help you make the most of your holiday we also include information on other, less strenuous things to do and see whilst you are in the area.
All these mountains are situated in the most beautiful and scenic parts of the UK. To help you make the most of your holiday we also include information on other, less strenuous things to do and see whilst you are in the area.