Ireland’s 3 peaks

Runners-up rarely get the attention they deserve, but two days on Britain’s second-highest peak BEN MACDUI will show you why this is the king of the Scottish hills.

Skip Wales’ highest peak and head for the runner-up, CARNEDD LLEWELYN . It’s a mountain with history, with attitude, with views, and with more than a few stories to tell.

DOUBLE MUNRO SCRAMBLE

BEN HOPE’S status as the most northern Munro on the British Isles is an irresistible draw. It’s a long way to go, true, but this scramble to its summit more than makes up for the effort spent getting there.

The islands off the west coast of Ireland are steeped in history and mystery, best explored on foot to experience their natural beauty and isolation

From gnarly ridge traverses to relaxing strolls along silvery beaches, these island hikes lend themselves to the long days of Summer