20 northumberland windy gyle

Bleaklow is hiding something under that humped silhouette and desolate title – it’s some of the finest scrambling in the Peak District .

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

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

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

■ Distance: 11 miles/17.7km ■ Time: 6½ hours ■  Grade: Challenging