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Hillwalking with babies and children
You're never too young to climb your first mountain! Well, that's if you count being carried to the top of Snowdon in a baby carrier. Whether you have a tiny baby, an ambitious toddler or older kids up for a challenge, hillwalking with your children can be a fun and exciting adventure for the whole family.
Fri, 18 December, 2015
A first peak - bag yours in the Yorkshire Dales
The Yorkshire Dales is a great place to bag your first peak. The terrain tends not to be as steep and extreme as the Lake District but you can still climb to a splendid top with fantastic views. Here are five suggestions for a first climb.
Thu, 03 September, 2015
Mountain Rescue Safety Briefs - How to call out Mountain Rescue
This blog marks the start of a regular series of short safety briefs from Mountain Rescue England and Wales (MREW), the national co-ordinating body for volunteer search and rescue teams in England and Wales.
Fri, 08 May, 2015
Interview with wild-camping expert Phoebe Smith
We spoke to wild camping expert and author Phoebe Smith, who told us about her experiences of pitching up in the wilderness and gave us some great tips for anyone planning on giving wild camping a go.
Thu, 30 April, 2015Mountain weather forecast
Mountains can be inhospitable and dangerous places for the ill-prepared. From one hour to the next, from one hill to the next, they can exhibit a dramatic variation in weather conditions. Whether it's a well-planned expedition or a spur-of-the-moment decision to go to the hills, it is important to check the forecast.
Britain has seven 'main' mountainous areas, which have been declared as such because of their high visitor numbers. These areas welcome thousands of visitors every year to take in the scenery, admire the wildlife and - most often - challenge some of the peaks.
Despite their popularity, mountain ranges are some of the most dangerous territories on offer in Britain and can be perilous for the woefully under-prepared. It's worth ensuring that it's not only physical kit that is sorted ahead of time, but also knowledge and understanding of the local area and variety of weather.
Mountain forecasts are provided for the main mountain areas and those which have the highest visitor figures. Forecasts are issued twice per day and are valid for the full 24 hour period on each day.
Last updated: 18 December 2015
An interactive map displaying the location of mountain weather forecast areas within the UK. Including the West Highlands and East Highlands in Scotland, Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons in Wales, and the Lake District, Peak District and Yorkshire Dales in England. Each of these areas is coloured to indicate the level of the highest weather hazard currently in force.
Region Weather hazards
Weather hazards over 300m
Sorry, forecast is available in English only.
| Blizzards | Heavy snow | Storm force winds |
|---|---|---|
| Gales | Severe chill effect | Persistent hill fog |
| Thunderstorms | Heavy persistent rain | Strong sunlight |
