17 west yorkshire wizard of whirlaw

This is the glacial valley no one’s heard of... Head to the South Pennines to explore both sides of this steep gulch between Burnley and Todmorden.

■Distance: 8 miles/12.8km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

Race director Michael Sanderson guides you on this challenging but enjoyable West Yorkshire loop

■Distance: 5 miles/8km ■Time: 3 hours ■Grade: Moderate

Traces of a Roman fort and a grave with a poignant back story characterise this walk west of Skipton

■Distance: 8 miles/13.1km ■ Time: 3½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate