■ Distance: 10½ miles/17km ■ Time: 5 hours ■  Grade: Challenging

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

10 great sites for brilliant birdwatching

Andrew Galloway walks a linear route that’s a microcosm of Wales’ best bits

Reservoirs, brooks and sculptures make for a ‘dam’ good autumn walk in this western Sheffield wilderness