Loweswater Cumbria

This easy loop of the charming ‘leafy lake’ is a quiet alternative to Lakeland’s honeypot sites and the ideal spot for photographers.

Machno Valley Conwy

Climb from a picturesque village in Snowdonia through lush woodland before dropping into an enchanted valley of gushing falls.

Tarr Steps Somerset

Track down an ancient clapper bridge over the bubbling Barle, then head north along winding riverside paths with a high-level return.

Newark-on-Trent Nottinghamshire

Marvel at the history of a 12th-century castle and its serene gardens before exploring the river islands and bridges of the mighty Trent.