Narnain cobbler circuit

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.

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?

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

■ Distance: 6 miles/9.7km ■ Time: 2½-3hours ■ Grade: Easy

STIPERSTONES RIDGE CIRCULAR Level Moderate Elevation gain 164m Length 4.8km (1hr 25min) Description A rugged walk across a dramatic ridge with panoramic views over the Shropshire Hills, featuring uniq

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