04 isle of wight cowes

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

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

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

■ Distance: 6½ miles/10.5km ■ Time: 2½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate

■ Distance: 10½ miles/17km ■ Time: 5 hours ■  Grade: Challenging

■ Distance: 8¾ miles/14.2km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ Grade: Moderate