We love the Yorkshire Dales, but in summer it can get quite crowded, with walkers off on adventures up the peaks and the less energetic strolling around the picturesque market towns and villages. In a

■ Distance: 8½ miles/13.8km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ ...

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

Get out there with seven of the best UK walking trips

6 20.6km / 12.8 miles / 7-7.5 hours Ascent 1122m/3680ft

■ Distance: 7¾ miles/12.5km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ ...