A travel magazine has put Britain’s Three Peaks Challenge on its latest list of worldwide destinations in need of greater care. The challenge features the highest peaks in England, Wales and Scotland – Scafell Pike, Snowdon and Ben Nevis.

Wanderlust has claimed the actions of some entrants harm the environment by leaving litter and causing erosion. Three Peaks Challenge Limited said it offered advice on how walkers tackle the summits safely and responsibly.

Landscape charity the John Muir Trust, which owns Ben Nevis Estate, said the magazine had raised important issues. Wanderlust’s latest Endangered Destinations List also features sites in China, Kenya, the US and Madagascar.

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Snowdon has therefore been included among these locations which are said to be in need of greater care. Of course this is an important aspect, because the unique wildlife of the high peak of Snowdon is in need of respect if it is to continue to survive.