21 northumberland bewick moor

Among the fissured rocks and windswept heather of the Peak District moorland lies a layered history of flora, fauna, and forgotten lives

There’s no better way to discover this wild corner of Wales, says Kerry Walker

■ Distance: 7½ miles/12.1km ■ Time: 3 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

■ Distance: 6 miles/9.8km ■ Time: 2¾ hours ...

■ Distance: 6¼ miles/10.1km ■ Time: ...

To escape the crowds in high summer head for a little known corner of the county near Ripon