PLAN YOUR TRIP

WALK HERE

Our walk was inspired by research work undertaken by the University of Nottingham. Find a full description and map for this 10-mile route over Great Dun Fell at the Discovering Britain website: bit.ly/greatdunfellwalk.

GETTING HERE

Roadside parking in Knock (CA16 6DH) lies 10 minutes drive via country lanes from the A66, and a further 20 minutes from the M6.

WHERE TO EAT

Find shelter from the weather at The Stag Inn in Dufton (017683 51608; www.thestagdufton.co.uk), where you can treat yourself to post-walk pub classics like braised lamb shoulder or Westmorland sausage and mash (mains from £8.95). You could also pop into Dufton’s Post Box Pantry tearoom for something lighter.

WHERE TO STAY

Country Walking settled down for a good night’s sleep at YHA

Dufton, which offers low-cost accommodation at the foot of the North Pennines AONB. Sleep in a dorm bed from £18pn or private rooms from £35pn (0345 371 9734; www.yha.org.uk). Find more places to stay in the Eden Valley at www.visiteden.co.uk