Helvellyn’s (other) ridges

Three contrasting walks to discover the ever-changing terrains encircling the Borrowdale valley and village of Rosthwaite in the Lake District .

Bleaklow is hiding something under that humped silhouette and desolate title – it’s some of the finest scrambling in the Peak District .

Twenty-five years ago, large chunks of Eryri’s Aran range were out of bounds. That all changed in 2000. To celebrate a quarter-century of the legislation that changed the game, Trail set out to walk the entire ridge… unobstructed.

Moments enjoyed, lessons learned, the strange thoughts that only happen on a walk: welcome to the bits and pieces that don’t make big stories, but do make a difference.

■ Distance: 6⅔ miles/10.6km ■ Time: 3½-4hours ■ Grade: Moderate

James Forrest samples a superb section of the Coast to Coast