The Lake District, nestled in the north-west corner of England in Cumbria, is the country’s most poetic landscape. From Wordsworth to Beatrix Potter, the Lake District has always drawn writers, artist

■ Distance: 6¾ miles/11km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

Rob Smith makes an enthusiastic and early return to one of England’s most beautiful golfing counties having visited its southern reaches a few months ago

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As Paul and I wander along sun-dappled paths through ancient woodland, a multitude of birds singing their hearts out, it’s hard to believe we’re still in Greater London. Wind back a few days…. We had

■ Distance: 10 ½ miles/16.9km ■ Time: 4½ hours ■ Grade: Challenging