17 south yorkshire margery hill

ULTIMATE WEEKEND ▲ 3-DAY ROUTE

A new(ish) concession path on Hollins Hill makes a fantastic circular route along the Dragons Back in the Peak District .

2025 marks 200 years since the birth of the modern railway, which gave millions of city-weary walkers a way to escape to the country.

It’s the busiest time of year for Britain’s beautiful places. Yet as these locations prove, you can find silence, sensational scenery and space to breathe.

■Distance: 8¼ miles/13.3km ■Time: 4 hours ■Grade: Moderate ...

BEAUTIFUL RIDGE WALK