■Distance: 5¾ miles/9.2km ■Time: 3 hours ■ ...

■ Distance: 7¼ miles/11.5km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

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

PHOTO: TOM BAILEY 1 It’s a win for ...

SOMERSET has always topped our list of favourite places. It never fails to impress, with lovely landscapes, history, quaint communities, drives through empty lanes and, of course, a wonderful stretch

Level Easy Elevation gain 223m Length 6.4km (1hr 58min) Description This 6.4km point-to-point trail not far from Great Barrington, Gloucestershire, is a charming country walk between two pretty villag