Enjoy superb narrow ridges and challenging scrambles in the company of an experienced mountain leader. A flexible programme can be adjusted to suit the group and the weather, but will include a selection of the best routes in the area. No previous scrambling experience is necessary, however you'll need to be a fit hillwalker with a good head for heights. 5 to 12 miles with up to 4,800ft of ascent.

Routes may include:

Snowdonia: the north ridge of Tryfan; Crib Goch and the Snowdon Horseshoe; Crib Lem; and Bristly Ridge.

Lake District: Sharp Edge on Blencathra; Helvellyn’s Striding and Swirral Edges; and the classic Jack’s Rake scramble on Pavey Ark.

Western Highlands: Dinnertime Buttress on Aonach Dubh; Ring of Steall; Curved Ridge; and the outstanding narrow ridge of the Aonach Eagach, a ‘must do’ for any keen scrambler.

Ridges & Scrambles for Families: an exhilarating high level week in the Lake District that’s specifically designed for active teenagers - click here for further details.

For walkers who enjoy the challenge of the high mountains, the summits of the Lake District and Scotland offer endless opportunities for rewarding walks. On these holidays we’ll ascend a variety of peaks that are not included on our regular Classic Walking programmes. For keen mountain walkers this is a great way to try new routes amidst Britain’s best scenery. 8 to 14 miles with up to 5,000ft of ascent. Walks may include:

Isle of Arran: we’ll tackle some new routes on Arran’s superb granite mountains which could include Cir Mhor; the Castles; and Goatfell via the Cioch-na-h’Oighe.

Lake District: climb Pillar and part of the Ennerdale round; follow the fantastic ridges of Great Dodd, Helvellyn, Swirral Edge and Catstye Cam; and along the roof of England to Scafell Pike and Great End.

Western Highlands: there are a wealth of fine mountain summits to ascend on a holiday which could include the munros of Beinn Fhionnlaidh; Stob Coire Easain from remote Corrour station; and the Ben Cruachan horseshoe.

Relish the challenge of exhilarating high level walks that venture to high summits and cols that are normally ‘off-limits’ on our Classic Walking holidays. Using cable-cars and then rough and steep paths, that may be exposed or have fixed ropes, we’ll aim for some of the area’s best summits. Most holidays have opportunities to bag some 3,000m (10,000ft) peaks; a memorable achievement that you’ll want to savour. 8 to 13 miles with up to 4,500ft of ascent. Walks may include:

Adelboden: beyond Adelboden’s rolling alpine meadows are a fine selection of accessible mountain peaks including the Schwandfelspitze, Regensboldholm and Ammertenspitz.

Kranjska Gora: the Vrsic Pass above Kranjska Gora is our starting point for ascending the summits of Mojstrovka and Prisojnik whilst in the heart of the Julian Alps are the peaks or Vogel; and Dovrska Baba.

NEW Les Contamines: the snow-capped peaks of Mont Blanc dominates the area and we’ll either walk high on its slopes or gaze across at the dramatic white glaciers from the Aiguille Rouge Massif or the Mont Joly ridge.

Mayrhofen: some of the commanding summits on our programme include the towering Ahorn Spitz directly above Mayrhofen; Torhelm; Rastkogel; and Hoher Riffler.

Selva: explore the awe-inspiring Dolomites scenery including an easy via ferrata to Sassongher; a walk across the Stevia massif; and the 3,000m summit of Piz Boe; some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery.

St Lary: the Neouvielle National Park has a great selection of walks including the Pic de Campbieil and a high traverse above the lakes to the Col de Bastanet. Crossing the border into Spain we can walk in the high peaks above the Pineta Valley.