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

■ Distance: 9¾ miles/15.7km ■ Time: 5 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

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

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

■ Distance: 8 ½ miles/13.5km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

■ Distance: 7¼ miles/12km ■ Time: 3-3½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate