Roger Butler peers over steep slopes on a roller coaster along Offa’s Dyke

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

■ Distance: 5½ miles/8.8km ■ Time: 3 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

TINTERN ABBEY AND DEVIL’S PULPIT CIRCULAR Level Moderate Elevation gain 328m Length 8.2km (2hr 35min) Description A loop that includes Tintern Abbey and a climb to Devil’s Pulpit for spectacular views

■ Distance: 7½ miles/12km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ 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.