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

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

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Head for Lakeland ’s Northern Fells to bag a couple of easy tops when winter puts more rugged peaks beyond reach.

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

Jim Perrin pens a paean to a famous place of threshold for climbers, equally beloved of coastal walkers: the cliffs of Gogarth and Holyhead