Ballachulish hills

■ Distance: 6 miles/9.7km ■ Time: 2½-3hours ■ Grade: Easy

STIPERSTONES RIDGE CIRCULAR Level Moderate Elevation gain 164m Length 4.8km (1hr 25min) Description A rugged walk across a dramatic ridge with panoramic views over the Shropshire Hills, featuring uniq

You don’t need all day to have a big adventure, as this Holy Mountain proves.

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

Stefan Durkacz traces an old rail route on a superb full-day walk

■ Distance: 7½ miles/12km ■ Time: 4-5 hours ■ Grade: Challenging