Bese camp

Some mountains live up to their names better than others. BEN MORE is one that certainly does, but first we need some disambiguation: exactly which Ben More are we talking about?

Twenty-five years ago, large chunks of Eryri’s Aran range were out of bounds. That all changed in 2000. To celebrate a quarter-century of the legislation that changed the game, Trail set out to walk the entire ridge… unobstructed.

It’s all downhill at this holiday town and resort in the Cairngorms, Scotland, famed as a winter sports destination. However, you’ll find many other outdoor activities to enjoy year-round, including w

Jim Perrin raises our anticipation for the coming season, recalling the gleaming, glittering challenges of winter climbing in the Cairngorms

■ Distance: 7½ miles/12km ■ Time: 4-5 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

You don’t need all day to have a big adventure, as this Holy Mountain proves.