We had finalised our plans the night before, sat in front of a blazing fireplace. Up early next day, quick cup of tea, then boots on and straight up on to Salisbury Plain, a ten-mile stomp and back home mid-morning for breakfast.

Our top walk submitter has spent many years exploring the region. Here, Pete picks his top five car-free walkiing region. Llandudno RSPB reserve, Conway - This is an easy walk that can be undertaken at any time of the year, by people and children of all abilities . . .

Mountain peaks, hilltops and ridge walks have obvious appeal to walkers – an appeal reflected in the Car Free Walks portfolio. But it was no surprise that the recent top pick of featured walks was in fact a coastalpath.