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This route presents a more interesting way to climb one of the Lake Distr

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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 .

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

James Forrest samples a superb section of the Coast to Coast

A little light mountain camping makes this 3-dayer in Snowdonia the perfect long weekend route.

An easy scramble early on this route leads you to Kinder Gates and on to some spectacular Peak District scenery.

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 .

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

James Forrest samples a superb section of the Coast to Coast

A little light mountain camping makes this 3-dayer in Snowdonia the perfect long weekend route.

An easy scramble early on this route leads you to Kinder Gates and on to some spectacular Peak District scenery.