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

■ Distance: 5¼ miles/8.5km ■ Time: 2½ 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.

■ Distance: 11 miles/17.5km ■  Time: 6 hours ■  Grade: Challenging

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

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