BUCKINGHAMSHIRE’S Hambleden Valley is one of England’s true hidden gems. Bypassed by through traffic, it is a lovely spot to explore on foot or bicycle if you keep to the path beside the Hamble Brook.

■ Distance: 11 miles/17.7km ■ Time: 5 hours ...

■ Distance: 7¼ miles/11.6km ■ Time: 3½ hours ...

■ Distance: 5¾ miles/9.4km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ ...

■ Distance: 5¾ miles/9.2km ■ Time: 3 hours ■ ...

Take a tour of Weobley, star of the multi-Oscar nominated film Hamnet . You can even stay in the big, handsome National Trust farm featured in the film too.