Climbing an 'Easy' Mountain

Q. What is the lowest/simplest peak to conquer, to justify saying 'I've climbed a mountain'? [Possible trip for the kids]

Stephen Ritchie, Glenrothes

A. I would say that Ben Cleuch is a perfectly good hill for kids to climb. There's a very straightforward path to the top from Tillicoultry. Its quite steep, but straightforward. There's other opportunities in the Ochils too -Kings Seat and/or Whitewisp Hill from Dollar Glen..for example Make sure you supply those kids with ticking pencils if you start on the Ochils, though!

Mike Knipe, Crook

A. The nearest 'mountain' to Glenrothes is Ben Cleuch - though this is still on my 'to do' list so cannot advise on its suitability for kids.

For more information on what makes a mountain a mountain and not a hill - see What is a mountain?

Hope this helps

Mike (Editor)

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