Since the global pandemic of COVID-19, there has been some reports over the last couple of weeks that people have been heading for the hills quite literally, potentially spreading the virus into communities that lack the social and medical infrastructure to cope with an outbreak in their areas.

 

As such, we have estimated the distances to reach the summit of some of the UK’s greatest mountains and hills and challenge you to complete these in a safe and responsible way as part of your daily exercise routine without having to travel.

 

Scotland

Ben Nevis – 8736 steps

Ben Lawers – 7891 steps

Schehallion – 7039 steps

Ben Lomand – 6331 steps

Conic Hill – 2345 steps

An Teallach – 6903 steps

 

England

Scaffell Pike – 6357 steps

Helvellyn – 6168 steps

Cross Fell – 5904 steps

 

Wales

Snowden – 7052 steps

Carnedd Llewlyn – 6916 steps

Glyder Fawr – 6506 steps

 

Ireland

Carrauntoohill – 6753 steps

Lugnaquilla – 6188 steps

Cnoc Na Peiste – 6422 steps

 

 

So, there is plenty of choice here and the hills will still be there when this all blows over, so please stay at home, stay safe, and exercise responsibly.

 

We’d love to see your photos of your walks (perhaps you’ve already done these in the past?) so post these to social media and tag Odyssey Health Club. You can also use the hashtag #OdysseyMountainChallenge

 

How to record your steps

 

iPhone users: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT203037

Android users: https://www.androidauthority.com/best-pedometer-apps-step-counter-apps-for-android-852651/