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

Brilliant, flowing riding through the best that the East Midlands has on offer. No wonder its one of our favourite local routes…

Our walks th is month 1 Quiraing Isle ...

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

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

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