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How do you find the sweet spot between adventure and self-preservation? Trail headed up Blencathra on a perfect winter’s day to work it out.

■ Distance: 5½ miles/8.9km ■ Time: 3-4hours ■ Grade: Moderate

A straightforward winter ascent along a sinuous summit ridge in the Highlands leads to a Munro with spectacular alpine views.

Take a road trip around Scotland’s ‘misty isle’ for volcanic rock formations, wild swimming at the Fairy Pools and warming drams of cask whisky.

■ Distance: 6¼ miles/10km ■Time: 3½ hours ■Grade: Moderate