Cat Bells, Dale Head, Fleetwith Pike, Pillar, Scafell Pike, Illgill Head, Whit Fell and Black Combe. It's a distinguished roll call of Lakeland tops. And over a windswept weekend in autumn, I didn't climb any of them. It wasn't exactly planned that way.

We had finalised our plans the night before, sat in front of a blazing fireplace. Up early next day, quick cup of tea, then boots on and straight up on to Salisbury Plain, a ten-mile stomp and back home mid-morning for breakfast.

Our top walk submitter has spent many years exploring the region. Here, Pete picks his top five car-free walkiing region. Llandudno RSPB reserve, Conway - This is an easy walk that can be undertaken at any time of the year, by people and children of all abilities . . .