Foinaven

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

A little light mountain camping makes this 3-dayer in Snowdonia the perfect long weekend route.

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

I am lying hip-deep in a peat bog looking up at the grey, ominous sky and pondering my life choices. My backpack is so heavy with all my food, water and camping gear that I can’t actually get up. I am

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

■ Distance: 11½ miles/18.2km ■ Time: 7 hours ■ Grade: Challenging