Our walks th is month 1 Quiraing Isle ...

The new year is here, so let’s make it an adventurous one. TGO is starting as we mean to go on – no, not with a listicle (!) but with our pick of high and wild places to get you excited and keep you inspired throughout 2026

A varied adventure, encompassing an impressive gorge, remote slopes, classic Eryri summits and easy-going forest trails.

■ Distance: 5¼ miles/8.3km ■ Time: 3½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate

Photographer Tom Bailey recalls the day he fell for LOCHNAGAR – and reflects on 30 years of chasing mountains for Trail .

On a leisurely weekend break, the last thing I expected to be wearing was a hard hat with a headlamp, a battery pack and a pair of wellingtons. But there I was, fully togged up – along with seven othe