As a towny my first experience of the hills was on a school trip to the Lakes. Staying in Newlands YHA hostel near Keswick.
Spent the week doing 12 mile walks each day and going up some small hills like Cat Bells. I loved it.
May 9th 2012 I summited my last Wainwright - Thats all 214 peaks summited... Is it time for a 2nd round?... Well... Ive done 98 of then twice! :) One of the most beautiful places in the world!