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England’s 5 tallest mountains: the legendary peaks of the Lake District
By Alex Foxfield published
We reveal the 5 tallest mountains in England, the giants of the Lake District that have inspired generations of outdoor lovers

What’s better, hiking alone or with other people?
By Alex Foxfield published
We ponder the age old question, considering the pros and cons of each and reaching a verdict – well, a personal one at least...

What is dry tooling in climbing? Axes at the ready!
By Alex Foxfield published
As it continues to surge in popularity, we take a look at dry tooling, its history and how the pursuit emerged from mixed climbing

“I cried when I reached the summit of Ben Nevis”: how Helen Rennard completed a record-breaking winter circuit of Scotland’s 282 highest peaks
By Fiona Russell published
Helen Rennard is only the fifth person and second woman to record a Munro Round in winter – and she did it in 80 days

A guide to climbing rating systems across the world
By Alex Foxfield last updated
Our expert guide to climbing rating systems will help you compare trad to sport, America to Europe, bouldering, scrambling, dry tooling and everything in between

Scotland’s tallest mountains: 5 giants of the Highlands
By Alex Foxfield published
We reveal the 5 tallest mountains in Scotland, from the mighty Ben Nevis to the giants of the Cairngorms National Park

What is a crux in climbing? Getting to grips with hardest parts of the ascent
By Alex Foxfield published
We reveal how the crux impacts the overall grade of a route and consider famous examples from climbing history

Wales’ 5 tallest mountains: soaring Snowdonian giants
By Alex Foxfield published
We reveal the highest mountains in Wales: storied peaks that rise high above a landscape rich in history and legend
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