IN the depths of winter when days are short, make the most of any clement weather with an exhilarating walk. With around 147,000 miles of public rights of way in England, Wales and Scotland, there are

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

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

Our walks th is month 1 Quiraing Isle ...

■ Distance: 6½ miles/10.4km ■ Time: 3 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

■ Distance: 5¼ miles/8.3km ■ Time: 3½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate