Traverse the spiritual home of gritstone and the upper moors of the Peak District , while visiting Robin Hood and Jane Eyre sites.

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■ Distance: 6¾ miles/11km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

There’s something magical about exploring Britain’s landscapes during the quieter seasons. True, you won’t have those lazy summer evenings outdoors, and some attractions and campsites may not be open

Take a short but wild wander over Bleaklow’s bleak but high moorland to discover one of the most famous and moving air crash sites in the UK mountains, surrounded by an ocean of rock-studded peatland.

How do you find the sweet spot between adventure and self-preservation? Trail headed up Blencathra on a perfect winter’s day to work it out.