As they trim the grassy slopes of heather and gorse, they also open up spectacular views across the massif.

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According to legend, Guinevere, daughter of the Welsh giant Gorgyrfan Gawr, became betrothed to Arthur on hill's grassy slopes.

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Underground artists like Monique step into daylight at Dolores Park, colonising the grassy slopes near 20th and Church Streets, spreading out blankets and nursing hangovers on any sunny weekend.

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It was his last full day in office and he spent the morning and early afternoon with Northern Ireland's then First Minister Ian Paisley on the green, grassy slopes of the Boyne at the new museum that commemorates the 1690 Battle.

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It is a relatively straightforward 10.9km hike, taking around three days round trip, but there is a great range of scenery to enjoy, from dense forests of dark fir to mustard coloured grassy slopes to sheer cliff walls with crinkled boxfold rock formations.

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