Shutlingsloe, Cheshire
5.25
miles
mi
| Hard | 2hrs 30min
A short but intense walk from enclosed valleys and forest to a stark peak.
Healey dell, Greater manchester
5.5
miles
mi
| Hard | 2hrs 30min
Out of a surprising wooded gorge onto the open moors
Blackstone edge, Greater manchester
6.25
miles
mi
| Hard | 2hrs 45min
A steady climb to a rocky ridge on the Pennine watershed
Hog low pike, Lancashire
4.5
miles
mi
| Hard | 2hrs 30min
Far-reaching views over the Irwell, Darwen and Edgworth valleys
Lever park, Lancashire
4.75
miles
mi
| Easy | 2hrs
A straightforward walk, though steep in places, taking in a superb viewpoint.
Darwen tower, Lancashire
3.75
miles
mi
| Medium | 1hr 45min
A simple walk, if moderately steep in parts, to a great physical and historical landmark on the moors.
Hodder valley, Lancashire
7.25
miles
mi
| Medium | 3hrs
A straightforward walk around the delightful heart of the Forest of Bowland
Dunsop bridge, Lancashire
10.25
miles
mi
| Hard | 3hrs 30min
A tough walk that gives a chance to taste the freedom of the high moors
Cruachan, Argyll & bute
2.5
miles
mi
| Hard | 1hr 45min
Looking along Loch Awe from Cruachan Reservoir, Britain's biggest energy storage system.
Pitlochry, Perth & kinross
9.5
miles
mi
| Medium | 5hrs
High above Glen Garry for an eagle-eye's view of Blair Castle and Pitlochry.
Glen coe, Highland
8
miles
mi
| Hard | 4hrs 30min
Two valley passes through the high mountains at the head of Glen Coe.
Kinlochleven, Highland
7.5
miles
mi
| Medium | 3hrs 45min
A sea loch, a mountain loch and a pipeline path above deep wooded glens.
Ben nevis, Highland
12
miles
mi
| Hard | 6hrs 30min
The half-way lochan and the great north corrie of Nevis.
Fort augustus, Highland
7.25
miles
mi
| Hard | 4hrs
Above the Great Glen on the road the English built and Bonnie Prince Charlie marched over.
