We love the Yorkshire Dales, but in summer it can get quite crowded, with walkers off on adventures up the peaks and the less energetic strolling around the picturesque market towns and villages. In a

5 15.6 km / 9.7 miles / 6 hours Ascent 1080m/3543ft

■ Distance: 8½ miles/13.8km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ ...

4 38.9km / 24.2 miles / 12-14 hours Ascent 2927m/9603ft

■ Distance: 7¾ miles/12.5km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ ...

6 20.6km / 12.8 miles / 7-7.5 hours Ascent 1122m/3680ft