The Lake District National Park, in England’s north-west, has inspired countless poets, authors and artists, hillwalkers, nature lovers and day trippers. With its rugged peaks, green valleys, seemingl

The traditional Lake District village of Threlkeld nestles at the foot of Blencathra – so you can make this a car-free weekend.

Ascent 903m/2960ft 12.3km / 7.6 miles / 4 hours

It’s been a long mile, trudging uphill in the rain, across uninspiring fields, past rickety ruins of long-abandoned farm buildings, mud slowly working its way up my waterproof trousers. Sometimes walk

17.3km / 10.7 miles / 7 hours Ascent 1182m/3878ft

Kerry Walker takes a road trip through Bannau Brycheiniog National Park