Windermere way

■ Distance: 6 miles/9.8km ■ Time: 2¾ hours ...

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This corner of the Lake District, with England’s highest peak, is perfect for a nature-fuelled stay

We set off from our Wiltshire home full of anticipation. Our destination was Cumbria, but not as we had known it. Like many, our trips there in the past had tended to be focused on the stunning lakes

From gnarly ridge traverses to relaxing strolls along silvery beaches, these island hikes lend themselves to the long days of Summer

■ Distance: 7 miles/11.2km ■ Time: ...