Ben nevis: 3 alternative routes

Moments enjoyed, lessons learned, the strange thoughts that only happen on a walk: welcome to the bits and pieces that don’t make big stories, but do make a difference.

SKILLS, TIPS & TRICKS TO GET YOU HIKING LIKE A PRO

Outstanding views, relatively easy navigation, pub/café at the start/end – is this a perfect ‘short day’ route in the Peak District ?

An easy scramble early on this route leads you to Kinder Gates and on to some spectacular Peak District scenery.

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

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.