Walk: on the trail of the luddites

Traces of a Roman fort and a grave with a poignant back story characterise this walk west of Skipton

This is the glacial valley no one’s heard of... Head to the South Pennines to explore both sides of this steep gulch between Burnley and Todmorden.

This year marks the 625th anniversary of The Canterbury Tales author – and “father of English literature” – Geoffrey Chaucer’s death. He penned this classic, about a merry band of medieval pilgrims te

Complete this high-level circuit to bag five of the Lake District ’s Wainwrights – and finish with a well-deserved pint at the Kirkstile Inn.

Neighbourhood know-how, people and places

Having the skills to interpret historical features in the landscape can add an extra layer of interest to your walks. Here’s what to look out for...