Scafell pike

Secret passages, sheer walls and the maddest descent of a mountain in literary history: SCA FELL might be England’s Number 2 in height – but in kudos, it might just beat all of them.

This corner of the Lake District, with England’s highest peak, is perfect for a nature-fuelled stay

HIGH FELLS & ANCIENT HISTORY

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.

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If you like summits lofty and gnarly, Eryri has stars beyond Yr Wyddfa.