4 38.9km / 24.2 miles / 12-14 hours Ascent 2927m/9603ft

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

■ Distance: 7¾ miles/12.5km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ ...

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: 6 miles/9.7km ■ Time: 3 hours ■ ...

One of the most picturesque inland waterways in the world, the Caledonian Canal is a magnet for leisure boating, cycling and walking. It stretches diagonally across the Scottish Highlands, linking som