Our walks th is month 1 Quiraing Isle ...

The Pennine chain has its southern hurrah on the crest of the Roaches – with views from the Peak District all the way to north Wales.

The new year is here, so let’s make it an adventurous one. TGO is starting as we mean to go on – no, not with a listicle (!) but with our pick of high and wild places to get you excited and keep you inspired throughout 2026

A varied adventure, encompassing an impressive gorge, remote slopes, classic Eryri summits and easy-going forest trails.

■ Distance: 7¼ miles/12km ■ Time: 3-3½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate

Bag five Wainwrights on a wintry outing across the Uldale Fells of Back o’Skiddaw – a quiet escape from the crowds of other parts of Lakeland .