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

■ Distance: 6⅔ miles/10.6km ■ Time: 3½-4hours ■ Grade: Moderate

Vivienne Crow gets to walk two National Trails for the price of one

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

Explore the Peak District ’s rugged beauty with the Dark Peak’s wilder side.

With more fantastic yomps on its doorstep than you could do in a lifetime, this Lake District town is one of Britain’s elite walking locations.