■ Distance: 5¾ miles/9.4km ■ Time: 3-3½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate

■ Distance: 6 miles/9.5km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

The location of Boatfolk’s Portishead Marina just below the mouth of the River Avon, up the Bristol Channel, means it is particularly tidal but it does offer some interesting cruising opportunities an

■ Distance: 7 miles/11km ■ Time: 3-3½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate

What are the ingredients for a great day out by the sea? A coastal location offering a good walk, fantastic seafood and plenty of history and culture to enjoy if it rains. Alex Fisher visits the Crown & Anchor near Chichester and finds the perfect combination

■ Distance: 5 miles/8km ■Time: 2½ hours ■Grade: Easy