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

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

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

7 11.3km / 7 miles / 4.5 hours Ascent 680m/2231ft

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