JANUARY IN THE COUNTRY
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HARE ADRIFT One place where you can guarantee snow this winter is the Cairngorms in eastern Scotland. These great rounded mountains rise from a massive plateau and are home to five of the six highest peaks in the British Isles. The tallest is Ben Macdui, just 40m or so shorter than Ben Nevis. Even in this cold wilderland, a mountain hare makes its living, burrowing into the snow for warmth. You can find out more about these tough mammals on Living World, Radio 4, 7 January at 6.35am.