3 6.3km/3.9 miles/3-4 hours Ascent 760m/2493ft

2 10.8km / 6.7 miles / 8-9 hours Ascent 1224m/4016ft

JB Smith goes searching for solitude in the forested folds of the Rhinogs – and finds himself falling under the spell of Eryri/Snowdonia’s quieter side

18.3km / 11.4 miles / 7-10 hours Ascent 1253m/4111ft

St Patrick’s Way winds through the mercurial scenery of Northern Ireland, visiting the places linked to Ireland’s patron saint. Ailsa Sheldon sets out to explore its highlights by foot, bike and canoe

Bikes love bends, so find out where the UK’s best combinations of corners are with RiDE’s guide to the ultimate stretches of twisty tarmac