Mountain Climbing in England: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

While not known for its mountains, none of which are more than 1.000 meters in elevation, England is still an excellent spot for any mountain climbing adventure.

Many of the country’s highest peaks are in close proximity in the Lake District. This means that on one trip you could climb a different peak each day. Scafell Pike (978 meters), Hellvelyn (950 meters) and Ill Crag (935 meters) are the three tallest mountains in the country and also the most popular.

The summer season is a popular time to climb peaks such as these, since the weather is usually the best. Coming in the winter allows you to test out some winter mountaineering skills and means you’ll have more of the mountains to yourself.

**Stunning scenery **

Getting up on top of one of England’s modest mountains is easily one of the best ways to see this beautiful country. From a summit in the Lake District, enjoy excellent views out over the green meadows and deep blue lakes. From the Peak District, get the chance to see even more greenery in a landscape dominated by fields and mountains.

Practice makes permanent

While you won’t find the most challenging mountain climbing in England, the little country is still a good place to practice necessary skills for tougher ascents. Peaks are accessible all year round, so coming in the winter is a good time to practice climbing through snow and during inclement weather. While the tallest mountains are just less than 1.000 meters in elevation, many hikes start close to sea level, so you will get the experience of gaining elevation quite quickly too.

Plenty to do

When you are not up on the mountain slopes, spend some time trying out any number of other excellent outdoor activities in this part of the country. Aside from mountain climbing, the Lake District is home to plentiful options for hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, canyoning and via ferrata trips too. While you’re in this picturesque part of the world be sure to check out at least one of these other great outdoor activities.

In England’s main mountain climbing regions, average daily temperatures range from just above freezing in the winter to 15 °C in the summer. Rain is fairly frequent throughout the year. Wintertime experiences some snowfalls.

Any mountain climbing trip to England will begin with a flight into the international airport in Manchester (MAN). From here it is easy enough to rent a car, take a bus or train to your final climbing destination.

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