12 leicestershire bradgate park

■ Distance: 5¼ miles/8.5km ■ Time: 2½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate

■ Distance: 5¼ miles/8.5km ■ Time: 2½ hours ■ Grade: Easy

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

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

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

■ Distance: 6½ miles/10.5km ■ Time: 2½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate