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

What’s your fave bit of kit available on the OS Shop?

I love these OS microfibre towels, the Peak District is where it all started for me as my closest national park it really opened my eyes to what was possible and I love you get dry yourself off after a swim or shower with maps of places that have meaning to you.

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

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