Terrain, difficulty, transport and facilities compared across the Peak District and Yorkshire Dales, with practical advice on matching each park to the day or weekend you have in mind.

A step-by-step guide to climbing Kinder Scout from Edale via Grindsbrook Clough, with timings, plateau navigation tips, escape routes and what to pack.

The most common Pennine Way mistakes — overpacking, phone-only navigation, rigid or missing accommodation bookings and underestimating peat bogs — and the practical fixes for each.