■ Distance: 11¼ miles/18km ■ Time: 6½ hours ■ Grade: Challenging

Alex Roddie enjoys the best bit of the undulating South Downs Way

■ Distance: 10 miles/15.5km ■ Time: 5 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

A WALK OF UPS & DOWNS

We all know walking is good for us, but walking in good company is even better. So, with an unexpected weekend to myself, I am exploring the West Sussex countryside on a guided break with HF Holidays.

THE BIG RIDE