21 rhondda cynon taf llanwonno

■ Distance: 8¾ miles/14.2km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

■ Distance: 11½ miles/18.2km ■ Time: 7 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

Andrew Galloway walks a linear route that’s a microcosm of Wales’ best bits

A stone’s throw from the north-east of Manchester, this is a fabulous high-level circuit above beautiful Peak District reservoir valleys.

A little light mountain camping makes this 3-dayer in Snowdonia the perfect long weekend route.

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