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

Our walks th is month 1 Quiraing Isle ...

This South Downs route from Eastbourne to Seaford takes you along the famous Seven Sisters cliffs to enjoy stunning sea views.

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: 5 miles/8.2km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

In January, I make a calendar showing key dates – football fixtures, meetings of the WI, a wedding in the family – and see what gaps there may be for trips away. From that routine came a late spring b