A straightforward winter ascent along a sinuous summit ridge in the Highlands leads to a Munro with spectacular alpine views.

Our walks is mon 1 Bruach na Frithe ...

Explore one of the lower hills of the Highlands , and discover incredible views away from the big peaks.

■ Distance: 9 miles/14km ■Time: 4 hours ■Grade: Moderate

Take a road trip around Scotland’s ‘misty isle’ for volcanic rock formations, wild swimming at the Fairy Pools and warming drams of cask whisky.

Photographer Tom Bailey recalls the day he fell for LOCHNAGAR – and reflects on 30 years of chasing mountains for Trail .