{"id":271,"date":"2022-01-07T11:40:50","date_gmt":"2022-01-07T10:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/?p=13971"},"modified":"2022-01-07T22:17:17","modified_gmt":"2022-01-07T21:17:17","slug":"the-uks-best-easy-mountains-and-peaks-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/rss_feed\/the-uks-best-easy-mountains-and-peaks-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"The UK\u2019s best easy mountains and peaks for beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Mark Sutcliffe\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 07 January 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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You don\u2019t need to climb to the summit of the UK\u2019s highest points to experience mountain bliss.\u00a0In fact, some of Britain\u2019s most spectacular view points can be found on some of our most approachable peaks.<\/p>\n

From Conic Hill on the West Highland Way in Scotland and Cat Bells in the Lake District, to and Wales\u2019 Snowdon and the iconic peak of Slemish in Northern Ireland, our guide explores some of the best and easiest mountains and peaks to climb in the UK for beginners.<\/p>\n

Each mountain featured includes a walk with plotted map and route description, to help make your climb even more manageable.<\/p>\n

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There are lots of easy mountain climbs in the Lake District, including Latrigg\/Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

What is the easiest mountain to climb in the UK?<\/h3>\n

Pen y Fan (886m) in the Brecon Beacons<\/a> is possibly one of the easiest mountains to climb in the UK. Easily accessible from the car park a good walking track winds its way to the peak. However, as with any peak, poor weather conditions can be dangerous so check the forecast and prepare your clothing and kit accordingly.<\/p>\n

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