Country Walking Magazine (UK)

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Dalby Forest North Yorkshire

Tucked away at the southeaste­rn tip of North York Moors National Park is the vast and magical Dalby Forest. Carefully managed by Forestry England, the forest boasts spectacula­r wildlife, ancient rock formations and endless trails and is the perfect place to reconnect with the senses.

Pen y Fan Brecon Beacons

At 2907 feet, Pen y Fan is the highest point in Britain south of Snowdonia, and is the centrepiec­e of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Its summit is a wedge of terraced sandstone carpeted in emerald green, and its range of approach routes make it an irresistib­le presence on anyone’s bucket list.

Cat Bells The Lake District

Cat Bells’ gorgeous form and easy access make it the Lakes’ most beloved mountain-in-miniature. Cat Bells is a marriage of shapelines­s and splendour, offering just enough challenge to enthral the entire family and rewarding you with a summit panorama that’s up there with the best in Lakeland.

Chipping Campden The Cotswolds

Thanks to their sweetly rolling hills, clear field paths, delicate wildflower meadows and achingly pretty villages, the Cotswolds are a perfect place to discover your outdoor legs. Here’s a loop that shows this landscape at its very best, from stately Hidcote Manor to the warm welcome at the Ebrington Arms.

T he Old Man of S toer Highland

In northwest Scotland lies the Assynt, a moorland region peppered with steepsided mountains and fringed by rugged coastline. The Old Man of Stoer is an extraordin­ary feature: a 60m stack of Torridonia­n stone standing alone just offshore, and surprising­ly easy to get to, making it a popular hiking destinatio­n.

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