On a leisurely weekend break, the last thing I expected to be wearing was a hard hat with a headlamp, a battery pack and a pair of wellingtons. But there I was, fully togged up – along with seven othe

Our walks th is month 1 Quiraing Isle ...

Brilliant, flowing riding through the best that the East Midlands has on offer. No wonder its one of our favourite local routes…

It’s always risky trying somewhere new, when you really like the place that you’ve been going to at February half-term for the past three years. Add to this our annual craving to see the sea after a l

Now we’re in the depths of winter, it’s good to make plans and look forward to the return of sunny days in spring. We’re big fans of Eastbourne on the East Sussex coast, which is one of our favourite

■ Distance: 6 miles/10km ■ Time: 3½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate