The gun

A new(ish) concession path on Hollins Hill makes a fantastic circular route along the Dragons Back in the Peak District .

ULTIMATE WEEKEND ▲ 3 ROUTES

BEAUTIFUL RIDGE WALK

■ Distance: 3¾ miles/6.2km ■ Time: 1½-2hours ■ ...

ULTIMATE WEEKEND ▲ 3-DAY ROUTE

It’s the busiest time of year for Britain’s beautiful places. Yet as these locations prove, you can find silence, sensational scenery and space to breathe.