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

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

Walk through three counties visiting Cheshire’s Matterhorn, Derbyshire’s ancient bridge and Staffordshire’s secret church all in one Peak District hike.

■ Distance: 8¾ miles/14.2km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

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

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