27 cumbria howtown to glenridding

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

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

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

James Forrest samples a superb section of the Coast to Coast

■ Distance: 8¼ miles/13.4km ■ Time: 6-7hours ■ Grade: Challenging

■ Distance: 5¼ miles/8.5km ■ Time: 3-4hours ■ Grade: Moderate