North yorkshire

■ Distance: 7 miles/11.2km ■ Time: ...

To escape the crowds in high summer head for a little known corner of the county near Ripon

Yorkshire is a vast and varied county. Historically it had three distinctive Ridings: North, East and West. People from the West Riding come to the East Riding to be near the sea, whereas we live in t

Three stellar estates in Wales and Staffordshire show how careful restoration is always worth the effort

■ Distance: 6¼ miles/10.1km ■ Time: ...

Three blooming properties in Kent showcase the original garden of England