17 cumbria manesty woods

Explore the Peak District ’s rugged beauty with the Dark Peak’s wilder side.

Three contrasting walks to discover the ever-changing terrains encircling the Borrowdale valley and village of Rosthwaite in the Lake District .

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

James Forrest samples a superb section of the Coast to Coast

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