After crossing Scotland on foot following their own bespoke routes, graduates of the TGO Challenge Class of 2025 tell first-hand tales of heatwaves, high camps and bog-trotting through the landscape on this truly unique long-distance journey

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

We’re going to climb Ben Nevis. Want to come?” said our son. We are not climbers, and we travel with our 10-year-old dog, Molly. But we said, “Yes, OK, see you there!” and promptly booked Glen Nevis c

A little light mountain camping makes this 3-dayer in Snowdonia the perfect long weekend route.

■ Distance: 9½ miles/15.1km ■ Time: 6-7hours ■ ...

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?