25 scottish borders eddleston

THE area where the River Tees approaches the sea has been largely industrial in recent times, but the upper stretch of the river is very different in character. Here, while the villages, hamlets and r

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

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

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

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

■ Distance: 5¼ miles/8.5km ■ Time: 2½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate