Legend has it that Winnats got its name from the words ‘wind gates’. If you say it fast enough and imagine it coming from the mouth of an ancient Peakland shepherd shouting over a howling gale blowing

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

■Distance: 11¾ miles/18.8km ■ Time: 6 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

This route presents a more interesting way to climb one of the Lake District ’s best-known mountains, taking in several superb peaks along the way.

Race director Michael Sanderson guides you on this challenging but enjoyable West Yorkshire loop

Hidden far from the roadside, the Cairngorms ’ most remarkable Munro yields to a surprisingly easy ascent.