Along the cateran trail

Our walks is mon 1 Bruach na Frithe ...

■ Distance: 9 miles/14km ■Time: 4 hours ■Grade: Moderate

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.

Tom Shepherd combines two iconic Irish coastal routes for a journey filled with breathtaking wildlife spots, dreamy scenic stops and a taste of adventure

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

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.