BEAUTIFUL RIDGE WALK

2025 marks 200 years since the birth of the modern railway, which gave millions of city-weary walkers a way to escape to the country.

HIGH FORCE Level Moderate Elevation gain 123m Length 6.8km (1hr 37min) Description A walk to one of England’s most dramatic waterfalls, High Force, following picturesque riverside paths with stunning

Coverdale is an inspiring place for hikers and poets alike so enjoy a moment of reflection on this country trek

It’s the busiest time of year for Britain’s beautiful places. Yet as these locations prove, you can find silence, sensational scenery and space to breathe.

Our walks this month Ian Battersby 1 ...