The shropshire way

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

Walk through three counties visiting Cheshire’s Matterhorn, Derbyshire’s ancient bridge and Staffordshire’s secret church all in one Peak District hike.

Roger Butler peers over steep slopes on a roller coaster along Offa’s Dyke

■ Distance: 7½ miles/12km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

There’s nothing like a good walk to blow the cobwebs away. Lisa Kjellsson experiences the power of pilgrimage in majestic Yorkshire surroundings

Vivienne Crow gets to walk two National Trails for the price of one