The Great Outdoors

Top 10 AUTUMN HILLWALKS

Autumn offers the best of both worlds on the hills. For some, it means catching the last mild weather and squeezing in some lightweight outings before packing summer gear away until next year. For others, early snow flurries bring the exciting prospect of crampons and ice axes making themselves useful for the foreseeable future. Either way, the hillwalks we’ve picked this issue will help you make the most of the autumn months.

1. MEALL A’ BHUACHAILLE, CAIRNGORMS

An excellent introduction to the Cairngorms, Meall

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