On a leisurely weekend break, the last thing I expected to be wearing was a hard hat with a headlamp, a battery pack and a pair of wellingtons. But there I was, fully togged up – along with seven othe

■ Distance: 5 miles/8.2km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

■ Distance: 6 miles/10km ■ Time: 3½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate

■ Distance: 9¾ miles/15.7km ■ Time: 5 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

Race director Mary Pearson guides you on this rural road race around historic Northamptonshire

Our walks th is month 1 Quiraing Isle ...