Uk climb #3: lancashire nick o’ pendle

There’s nothing like a good walk to blow the cobwebs away. Lisa Kjellsson experiences the power of pilgrimage in majestic Yorkshire surroundings

The Zig-Zag Hill-Climb is the UK’s freshest grassroots race, and is now open for entries, writes Meg Elliot

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

An easy scramble early on this route leads you to Kinder Gates and on to some spectacular Peak District scenery.

Moments enjoyed, lessons learned, the strange thoughts that only happen on a walk: welcome to the bits and pieces that don’t make big stories, but do make a difference.

Bleaklow is hiding something under that humped silhouette and desolate title – it’s some of the finest scrambling in the Peak District .