Stefan Durkacz traces an old rail route on a superb full-day walk

■ Distance: 6 miles/9.7km ■ Time: 2½-3hours ■ Grade: Easy

OUR latest adventure takes us to a tranquil setting alongside the glorious River Thames, to charismatic Cookham in Berkshire. Many enthuse that this is the most scenic stretch of the river from source

Andrew Galloway walks a linear route that’s a microcosm of Wales’ best bits

■ Distance: 5¼ miles/8.3km ■ Time: 2½ hours ■ Grade: Easy

TINTERN ABBEY AND DEVIL’S PULPIT CIRCULAR Level Moderate Elevation gain 328m Length 8.2km (2hr 35min) Description A loop that includes Tintern Abbey and a climb to Devil’s Pulpit for spectacular views