■ Distance: 9 miles/14.3km ■ Time: 5-6hours ■ Grade: Challenging

Vivienne Crow was staying at Newfield Hall as a guest of HF Holidays, which organises walking holidays in the Yorkshire Dales and other UK and European destinations. Self-guided, three-night breaks at

Ascent 903m/2960ft 12.3km / 7.6 miles / 4 hours

14.5km / 9 miles / 5-5.5 hours Ascent 777m/2550ft

The traditional Lake District village of Threlkeld nestles at the foot of Blencathra – so you can make this a car-free weekend.

16.5km / 10.2 miles / 5.5-6 hours Ascent 759m/2490ft