Now we’re in the midst of autumn, with winter a whisker away, 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 south coast, which is

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

I found it quite disconcerting, drinking a pint with Queen Boudicca and her Iceni warriors lurking behind me. I was in the Odd One Out, a quirky pub in Colchester and was getting used to finding histo

NEWCASTLE AND MARDU CIRCULAR Level Easy Elevation gain 217m Length 6.1km (1hr 49min) Description This round-the-hill loop trail from Newcastle leads through peaceful rural landscapes and small village

■ Distance: 6 miles/9.7km ■ Time: 3 hours ■ Grade: Easy

■ Distance: 6¼ miles/10km ■ Time: 3 hours ■ Grade: Moderate