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How To: Escape The Crowds

Summer holidays are upon us and the hills are teeming with happy hiking hordes, newly released from schools and offices. At this busy time of year the most popular peaks can receive hundreds of visits a day, yet with a little smart thinking you can...
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Two Scottish Windfarms Rejected in Wild Land

In the last few days two controversial wind farm proposals have been turned down because of their impact on Scotland's wild land areas. Campaigners are hailing the...
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John Burns Toon: Munro Bagger Cheats Death

In John Burns' latest cartoon, not even the grim reaper can deter this determined Munro bagger. We probably all know someone that obsessive about their hill lists.
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Cordillera Real, Bolivian Andes: High Altitude for Beginners

The Cordillera Real of the Bolivian Andes are an ideal destination for those less experienced at high altitude. Ranging in height from 5000 to nearly 6500m, they're...

Photo of the Week
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The Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle, Isle of Skye
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Congratulations to Sean Kelly for being voted Gallery of the Week by UKH users.

There were 169 new photos added added to the Photo Galleries this week

Events Diary
View the Events Diary for Competitions, lectures and even club meets. Here's some for the next 7 days: