07 essex tiptree

■Distance: 8 miles/12.9km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

■Distance: 7 miles/11.5km ■Time: 4½ hours ■Grade: Moderate

KIT HILL CIRCULAR Level Easy Elevation gain 63m Length 2.1km (35 minutes) Description A walk around Kit Hill, with expansive views over the Tamar Valley and beyond, and a mix of heathland, woodland an

This year marks the 625th anniversary of The Canterbury Tales author – and “father of English literature” – Geoffrey Chaucer’s death. He penned this classic, about a merry band of medieval pilgrims te

Race director Michael Sanderson guides you on this challenging but enjoyable West Yorkshire loop

■Distance: 6¾ miles/10.8km ■Time: 3-3½ hours ■Grade: Moderate