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We all have our favourite snacks for a hill climb – perhaps you favour the smushed-up cheese sandwich that always makes its way to the bottom of your pack, or maybe you’re prone to an over-priced protein bar. Whatever your choice, many of us have strict snacking traditions to indulge in as we aim for the summit. We asked our Twitter followers to share their go-to mountain snacks:

John Erskine, @erskine0812: For me it was always dried apricots.

Tallington Lakes, @TallingtonLakes: Homemade flapjack!

Julie Coldwell, @LivingTLOL: Jumbo oat porridge soaked overnight in juice or milk. With walnuts/dates/ banana includes complex and simple carbohydrates plus protein. Perfect, delicious and sustaining.