HIKING
WINTER WONDERLAND THE
BEST WINTER
Words & Photos James Forrest
Hiking in winter can be a magical experience. Cold crisp mornings, snow-sprinkled summits, starry nights, quiet paths – there’s so much to relish about hillwalking at this time of year. Many miss out on these wonders, fearing the wintry high fells will be too gnarly and perilous. But that doesn’t have to be the case. Winter walking isn’t all about death-defying ascents of icy ridges. There are plenty of non-technical winter routes suitable for the average hillwalker. From the Lake District to Wales and beyond, here are a few of our favourites.
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