03 devon lynmouth

When friends who recently moved to west Devon invited us to see their new home, we decided to combine the visit with a brief autumn tour of the area, so we could explore the beautiful landscapes of Da

■ Distance: 11½ miles/18.2km ■ Time: 7 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

Andrew Galloway walks a linear route that’s a microcosm of Wales’ best bits

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

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

TINTERN ABBEY AND DEVIL’S PULPIT CIRCULAR Level Moderate Elevation gain 328m Length 8.2km (2hr 35min) Description A loop that includes Tintern Abbey and a climb to Devil’s Pulpit for spectacular views