I’m sceptical about news stories you sometimes read of big black cats roaming the countryside. I was, however, tempted to don my boots for a hike I found on the internet titled In the Footsteps of the

Our walks is mon 1 Bruach na Frithe ...

■ Distance: 6¾ miles/11km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

■ Distance: 5½ miles/8.8km ■ Time: 3 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

Race director Justin Nicholas guides you on this East Devon half

Few dining experiences involve a Damien Hirst butterfly winking at you from across the room. At The Gunton Arms, it’s in good company, sharing the walls with works by the likes of Tracey Emin, Lucian