3 gloucestershire old sodbury

■ Distance: 5½ miles/8.8km ■ Time: 3 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

Roger Butler peers over steep slopes on a roller coaster along Offa’s Dyke

STIPERSTONES RIDGE CIRCULAR Level Moderate Elevation gain 164m Length 4.8km (1hr 25min) Description A rugged walk across a dramatic ridge with panoramic views over the Shropshire Hills, featuring uniq

■ Distance: 6¾ miles/10.8km ■  Time: 3½ hours ■  Grade: Moderate

■ Distance: 6½ miles/10.6km ■ Time: 3½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate

Walk through three counties visiting Cheshire’s Matterhorn, Derbyshire’s ancient bridge and Staffordshire’s secret church all in one Peak District hike.