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when does a hill become a mountain?: Suilven
When does a hill become a mountain? Our expert guide to what makes a mountain, a mountain

By Alex Foxfield, Jonathan Manning Last updated

We delve deeper into the topic of many long debates: what constitutes a mountain? Or when is a land mass a hill and when is it a mountain?

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Collage of the best trekking poles
The best trekking poles: take the pressure off when you're out on the trails

By Berne Broudy, Pat Kinsella Last updated

We've tested the best trekking poles to help you pick the right pair to add balance, stability and speed to your stride on every adventure

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hiking near London: Seven Sisters
Hiking near London: six spellbinding hikes just a stone’s throw from the capital

By Alex Foxfield Published

There's magnificent hiking near London – from spectacular coast walks across iconic cliffs to rambles on the Chiltern and Greensand Hills, there’s something for everyone

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best walks in the Cotswolds: Cotswold countryside
The best walks in the Cotswolds: idyllic hikes in quintessential English countryside

By Alex Foxfield Published

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The best walks in the Cotswolds: set out from the region’s golden stone villages into magnificent valleys, rolling hills and sumptuous woodland

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best walks in the Lake District
The best walks in the Lake District: from Scafell Pike to Cat Bells and beyond

By James Forrest Last updated

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Our selection of the best walks in the Lake District, the UNESCO World Heritage–listed landscape that inspired Wordsworth and Wainwright

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walks on Dartmoor
Our 8 best walks on Dartmoor: from wild open moor to the tops of Yes Tor

By Emily Woodhouse Published

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Our selection of the best walks on Dartmoor, amid some of the most evocative and wildest terrain in the United Kingdom

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Best walks in Snowdonia
The best walks in Snowdonia: 8 hikes to take you from mighty Snowdon to iconic Tryfan and beyond

By Matthew Jones Published

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Our selection of the best walks in Snowdonia, a rugged and beautiful landscape boasting nine mountain ranges as well as lush green valleys, dramatic waterfalls and spectacular river gorges

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Peak District
The best walks in the Peak District: 8 great hikes for rolling hills, open moorland and spectacular scenery

By Jessie Leong Published

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Our selection of the best walks in the Peak District, taking in the spectacular landscape of the UK’s first national park

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