Mountains

Reaching towards the sky, mountains are the result of tectonic shifting and volcanic activity, and are shaped by a mixture of erosion and weathering.

October brings near-perfect post-monsoon weather for trekking in Nepal.

As with any mountain expedition, climbing Kilimanjaro is not for the faint-hearted.

Travel through fertile valleys, soaring mountains and raging rivers.

Climb the three highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales.

See pictures of some of the world's most amazing mountains.

The word volcano comes from the Italian island of vulcano, meaning "burning mountain".

Visiting Mountains