17 north yorkshire the lion inn

■Distance: 6½ miles/10.4km ■Time: 3 hours ■Grade: Moderate ...

Coverdale is an inspiring place for hikers and poets alike so enjoy a moment of reflection on this country trek

■ Distance: 7¼ miles/11.5km ■ Time: ...

BEAUTIFUL RIDGE WALK

It’s the busiest time of year for Britain’s beautiful places. Yet as these locations prove, you can find silence, sensational scenery and space to breathe.

Both imposing and invisible, KIRK FELL is a Lake District conundrum that can only be solved by walking every path on it.