A stone’s throw from the north-east of Manchester, this is a fabulous high-level circuit above beautiful Peak District reservoir valleys.

■ Distance: 6¾ miles/10.8km ■  Time: 3½ hours ■  Grade: Moderate

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

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

■ Distance: 6½ miles/10.5km ■ Time: 2½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate

■ Distance: 8 miles/12.8km ■ Time: 4½ hours ■ Grade: Challenging