A new(ish) concession path on Hollins Hill makes a fantastic circular route along the Dragons Back in the Peak District .

ULTIMATE WEEKEND ▲ 3 ROUTES

BEAUTIFUL RIDGE WALK

MOUNTAIN, RIVER & MOORLAND LOOP

Moments enjoyed, lessons learned, handy advice, weird stuff that happened: welcome to the little bits and pieces that don’t make big stories, but do make all the difference.

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.