In January, I make a calendar showing key dates – football fixtures, meetings of the WI, a wedding in the family – and see what gaps there may be for trips away. From that routine came a late spring b

Amid marshes and creaking masts, Bosham, in Sussex, and its nearby villages offer a feast for the curious and a sanctuary for the wild

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

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

Now we’re in the depths of winter, 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 East Sussex coast, which is one of our favourite

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