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When friends who recently moved to west Devon invited us to see their new home, we decided to combine the visit with a brief autumn tour of the area, so we could explore the beautiful landscapes of Da

Autumn is a wonderful time for walks in Yorkshire with crisp days and golden colours. Here’s a selection of National Trust walks ( nationaltrust.org.uk ) to enjoy this autumn for all abilities and covering a range of distances

Explore the Peak District ’s rugged beauty with the Dark Peak’s wilder side.

Roger Butler peers over steep slopes on a roller coaster along Offa’s Dyke

A stone’s throw from the north-east of Manchester, this is a fabulous high-level circuit above beautiful Peak District reservoir valleys.

■ Distance: 7½ miles/12km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ Grade: Moderate