Download or read book Britain's Highest Mountain Walks written by Jeremy Ashcroft and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential guidebook to Britain's most popular and classic mountains. From the mountaineering editor of Trail magazine this illustrated guide describes 170 of the best walking and scrambling routes and five 'challenge' routes. Every mountain in England and Wales over 3,000 ft, and every mountain in Scotland over 4,000 ft is described. This selection encompasses a wide variety of terrain and routes, from a simple walk up Snowdon to an exhilarating adventure on the towering cliffs of Ben Nevis. Each route includes:* Detailed description of each descent and ascent* Alternative routes to suit different preferences, levels of ability, and experience* Relief maps showing each peak and their approaches* Hand drawn illustrations highlight points of interest and changes to the terrain