I’m sceptical about news stories you sometimes read of big black cats roaming the countryside. I was, however, tempted to don my boots for a hike I found on the internet titled In the Footsteps of the

■ Distance: 5 miles/8km ■ Time: 3 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

Our walks is mon 1 Bruach na Frithe ...

■ Distance: 6 miles/9.5km ■ Time: 3 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

■ Distance: 9½ miles/15.3km ■ Time: 4½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate

Artist and designer Luke Edward Hall explains why the Cotswolds is an area that holds a special place in his heart