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In the first of our new series on classic country walks, Vivien

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BBC Countryfile Magazine

This route presents a more interesting way to climb one of the Lake District ’s best-known mountains, taking in several superb peaks along the way.

High above GREAT LANGDALE is a hillwalking challenge just waiting to become a classic Lakeland round, with five Wainwrights in one epic walk.

HELVELLYN, LAKE DISTRICT, 950M

Experience some of Ogwen’s finest views far away from the clamour of the crowds on these charming Cinderella peaks in Eryri .

Complete this high-level circuit to bag five of the Lake District ’s Wainwrights – and finish with a well-deserved pint at the Kirkstile Inn.

In the second part of his Ultimate Climbing Guide, Simon Warren plots a feast of spicy ascents in north Wales

This route presents a more interesting way to climb one of the Lake District ’s best-known mountains, taking in several superb peaks along the way.

High above GREAT LANGDALE is a hillwalking challenge just waiting to become a classic Lakeland round, with five Wainwrights in one epic walk.

HELVELLYN, LAKE DISTRICT, 950M

Experience some of Ogwen’s finest views far away from the clamour of the crowds on these charming Cinderella peaks in Eryri .

Complete this high-level circuit to bag five of the Lake District ’s Wainwrights – and finish with a well-deserved pint at the Kirkstile Inn.

In the second part of his Ultimate Climbing Guide, Simon Warren plots a feast of spicy ascents in north Wales