Half a century after its inception, the Coast to Coast path becomes a National Trail this spring, opening up the wild landscapes and historic villages of Northern England to a new generation of hikers

2 10.8km / 6.7 miles / 8-9 hours Ascent 1224m/4016ft

White waterfalls, friendly cafés, forest trails, a secret castle and the shifting light on Loch Tay are just some of the reasons to visit the Scottish village of Killin. It is also an easy drive from

Lochs, glens, forests, mountains and moors. Twists, turns and elevation. The very best of Scotland inside a few hours of thrilling, scenic riding…

3 6.3km/3.9 miles/3-4 hours Ascent 760m/2493ft

5 15.6 km / 9.7 miles / 6 hours Ascent 1080m/3543ft