‘long straights, nadgery corners and steep hills’

I have a romantic view of Dorset. It comes from reading Famous Five books as a child and memories of family camping trips near Durdle Door. Vague recollections of waterside fish and chips in Wareham,

THE BIG RIDE

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

Rugged coasts, punchy climbs and four Tour champions with 11 titles between them – Brittany is French cycling’s heartland. Kevin Raymond sets out to discover why...

10 great sites for brilliant birdwatching

Blow away the cobwebs and supercharge your mental wellbeing with these seven superb coastal walks