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

■ Distance: 11½ miles/18.2km ■ Time: 7 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

Autumn is a wonderful time for walks in Yorkshire with crisp days and golden colours. Here’s a selection of National Trust walks ( nationaltrust.org.uk ) to enjoy this autumn for all abilities and covering a range of distances

■ Distance: 10¼ miles/16.4km ■ Time: 5-6hours ■  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.

■ Distance: 6¾ miles/11km ■ Time: 3½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate