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

■ Distance: 6 miles/9.5km ■ Time: 3 hours ■ Grade: Easy

Alex Roddie enjoys the best bit of the undulating South Downs Way

Walk through three counties visiting Cheshire’s Matterhorn, Derbyshire’s ancient bridge and Staffordshire’s secret church all in one Peak District hike.

Vivienne Crow gets to walk two National Trails for the price of one

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