Our walks th is month 1 Quiraing Isle ...

■ Distance: 8 ½ miles/13.5km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

■ Distance: 6½ miles/10.5km ■ Time: 4-5 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

A plan to attract more hackers to the Shropshire Hills leads a local endurance rider to complete more than 600 miles in the saddle as part of the Pathfinder Project. Charlotte Cooper finds out what it’s all about

The new year is here, so let’s make it an adventurous one. TGO is starting as we mean to go on – no, not with a listicle (!) but with our pick of high and wild places to get you excited and keep you inspired throughout 2026

■ Distance: 5 miles/8.2km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ Grade: Challenging