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Britain's mountains and moorlands - our upland regions - are mainly found in the north and west of the country, especially Wales and Scotland; other important areas include Dartmoor and Exmoor and the Pennines. They can be bleak - even dangerous - places to visit, with little or no wildlife if you are not in the right place. They can also provide magnificent experiences, in which wildlife and landscape interact to create an unforgettable image.
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make sure you are properly dressed and equipped, with maps compass and the right clothing and food; mountain areas can be treacherous and the weather can change very quickly indeed |
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keep scanning the horizon and skyline: a good way to pick up distant birds such as buzzards, or in the Scottish Highlands, even a golden eagle |
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perspective can be confusing: so check movements on distant hillsides: they may be deer or wild goats
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don't ignore what's beneath your feet: mountain flowers may be small but they are often rare and beautiful, especially under a magnifying glass |
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visit specialist hotspots such as the Scottish highlands for ptarmigan and red grouse, or Ben Lawers in Perthshire for rare arctic-alpine flowers |
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take a camera for great scenic photographs! |
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