The Victorians confused these Shropshire hills with the Alps. How? Why? Trail dons its lederhosen, downs a glühwein and reaches for the Stretton Skyline to find out.

■ Distance: 6¾ miles/11km ■ Time: 2½ hours ...

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■ Distance: 8¾ miles/14km ■ Time: ...

ULTIMATE WEEKEND ▲ 3 ROUTES

■ Distance: 3¾ miles/6.2km ■ Time: 1½-2hours ■ ...