helvellyn

Introduction

These adventurous hiking routes require good boots and a degree of scrambling ability. Some demand more confidence and a head for heights than others. But they all share an element of drama and risk that sets them apart from regular trails. From the Scottish Highlands to South Wales, the UK has some incredible ridge walking terrain.

The Mamores

Devil's Ridge

Glen Nevis

Helvellyn, Cumbria

Striding & Swirral Edge

Helvellyn

Snowdonia

Tryfan's North Ridge

Tryfan

The Peak District

The Great Ridge, Mam Tor

Mam Tor

Isle of Skye

Trotternish Ridge

Trotternish Isle of Skye

Kintail

Forcan Ridge

Kintail peaks

Brecon Beacons

Horseshoe Ridge

Pen y Fan

Dundonnell

An Teallach

An Teallach, Dundonnell

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