05 glos/herefordshire much marcle to newent

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

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

■ Distance: 6 miles/9.5km ■ Time: 3 hours ■ Grade: Easy

Autumn is a wonderful time for walks in Yorkshire with crisp days and golden colours. Here’s a selection of National Trust walks ( nationaltrust.org.uk ) to enjoy this autumn for all abilities and covering a range of distances

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

■ Distance: 6¾ miles/11km ■ Time: 3½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate