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Sleep in a snow hole in the Cairngorms National Park DISTANCE: Less than an hour’s drive from Inverness and approximately two hours from Aberdeen EASE OF ACCESS: 3/5 Although a decent distance from two sizeable Scottish cities, this incredible overnight adventure puts your survival skills to the test by submerging you deep in the Scottish Highlands. Literally. For three days and four nights, expert guides will teach you how to construct a communal snow hole in the winter wilderness, making for an undeniably unique home-away-from-home experience. Challenging though it might be, it’s rewarding too — your guide will even prepare a delicious three-course meal in your new icy abode. Perfect for people with a pioneering spirit. scotmountainholidays.com/tours/full- moon-snow-hole-expedition


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Climb the UK’s only Via Ferrata in the Lake District DISTANCE: 1.5 hours from Manchester EASE OF ACCESS: 4/5 Honister Slate Mine’s Via Ferrata, meaning ‘iron way’, invites intrepid adventurers to scale a series of footholds and cables built into the mountain. There are two routes, the Classic and the Xtreme, with the latter off ering a more heart-pounding thrill for the relatively fi t at around 3.5 hours while the former is suitable for most ages and abilities and rarely takes longer than three hours. honister.com/via-ferrata


Land yacht on Romney Marsh DISTANCE: Two hours from London by train EASE OF ACCESS: 5/5 Land yachting is a cross between sailing and motor racing. The broad, fl at expanses of Greatstone Beach on the south east coast of Romney Marsh provide the ideal setting for such an endeavour. Harnessing the power of the wind, these wheeled ‘yachts’ can reach up to 40mph — a few hours with a qualifi ed instructor and you’ll be zipping across the sand like a pro. fi shyslandyachts.co.uk


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