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

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

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

Andrew Galloway walks a linear route that’s a microcosm of Wales’ best bits

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

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