OS Champion

Brendan Clayton

Meet Brendan Clayton, freelance photographer and hiker on a mission to hike every mountain in England & Wales

Tell us a bit about yourself and how you like to get outside?

I’m Brendan a freelance photographer and content creator who is on a mission to conquer every mountain in England and Wales (Nuttalls & Marilyns) I’m also bagging Munros when I travel up to Scotland. I love the outdoors and adventure, capturing its beauty while I hike is something I love to do and I love sharing my routes and must visit places with my followers.

What’s your favourite route or place to go and why?

Brendan’s Favourite Hiking Route – The Old Man of Storr

@explorewithbrendan This place truly is one of the most magical places I’ve ever been to! It’s paradise. 😍 #OldManOfStorr #FYP #Scotland #HikersOfTikTok #HikeTok #VisitScotland #IsleOfSkye #Paradise #ForYouPage ♬ Paradise – Bazzi

This is so hard to narrow down but the peak of The Storr and its Old Man on the Isle of Skye will always hold a special place in my heart. What a magical place and its even better when you can rarely get it all to yourself for a sunrise.

Explore The Old Man of Storr on OS Maps

Want to find out more about how to start hiking?

Read our complete guide to Hiking for Beginners, everything you need to get started from essential equipment to fitness and safety advice – Hiking For Beginners

Find and follow Brendan online:
Instagram: @explorewithbrendan
TikTok: @explorewithbrendan

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Hiking

Walking

Coffee Bag Adventures

Peak District

Challenges

Brendan Clayton

The Dambusters Challenge Hike – Peak District

March 17, 2025

2 min read

A route where history, human engineering and nature collide in the most epic fashion. You won’t find a more beautiful challenge route in the Peak District National Park.

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Posts from OS Champions

Coffee Bag Adventures

Peak District

Cycling

Off-road cycling

Brendan Clayton

Upper Derwent Valley Mountain Biking Route

March 17, 2025

1 min read

This 20KM Upper Derwent Valley MTB Route is perfect for people who want an adrenaline-fueled bike ride in the Peak District National Park.

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Hiking

Posts from OS Champions

Trig Pillars

Top Trigs – What’s Your Favourite Trig Point in the UK?

August 16, 2024

2 min read

What’s Your Favourite Trig Point? Our OS Champions have been sharing their Top Trigs, which is yours and why send in a pic of your favourite Trig!

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Hiking

Beginner’s guides

UK Hiking Routes for Beginners

Hiking for Beginners – A Complete Guide

June 18, 2024

13 min read

Hiking for beginners, a complete guide to hiking safety, hiking fitness and the best UK Routes for beginners

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Map Reading

Beginner’s guides

A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Map Contour Lines

June 5, 2022

2 min read

Learn the use and meaning of contour lines on a map and understand how to use them to when you’re out and about or planning routes. Understanding contours will improve your map reading skills.

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Hiking

Posts from OS Champions

Trig Pillars

Top Trigs – What’s Your Favourite Trig Point in the UK?

August 16, 2024

2 min read

What’s Your Favourite Trig Point? Our OS Champions have been sharing their Top Trigs, which is yours and why send in a pic of your favourite Trig!