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Jan 29, 2025 · UKH Editor Dan Bailey. Dan is a prolific contributor to the outdoor press and the author of several hillwalking and mountaineering guidebooks... Here he presents a diverse set of classic hill walks from all over the UK, with something to suit all tastes from half-day quickies to backpacking journeys; easy strolls to top-end scrambles; family-friendly Summer fun …

Naismith's Rule is a formula that can be used when planning a hill route to work out - roughly - how long it ought to take. Devised in 1892 by the Victorian mountaineer William Naismith, this well known rule of thumb remains in common use today with only minor revisions.

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Feb 7, 2011 · About Ian Hey Ian Hey holds the MIC and runs www.Climb-Mountains.com.He offers a full range of climbing and mountaineering courses and can arrange a suitable course to improve your navigation whether you have just bought your first compass or you are looking to navigate confidently in a Scottish white-out.

Aug 21, 2015 · T he Cape Wrath Trail is the best long-distance hike in the UK. For the experienced backpacker it offers an irresistible challenge: over two hundred miles of continuously superb hiking through the most beautiful landscapes in Scotland.

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Dec 5, 2024 · Win a year's Individual BMC Membership with Summit Financial Services . For over 25 years, Summit Financial Services and the British Mountaineering Council have worked in alongside each other to provide valuable support to the outdoor community.

Oct 7, 2024 · Training Mountain Preparation and Fitness Part 2 – Tactics . Climbers and runners may be familiar with training, but hillwalkers, backpackers and mountaineers can also benefit from a regular regime, says MCI and Strength & Conditioning Coach Tom Horrocks.

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