10 of the best winter walks

Child-friendly trail

Tarka Trail, Bideford to Great Torrington, North Devon
This flat track is perfect for a child's first wobble on that shiny new bike from Father Christmas. Older brothers and sisters can skateboard or rollerblade in safety, while grown-ups enjoy the rolling Devon countryside that inspired Tarka The Otter.

Practicalities Start from Bideford and see how far the little ones will pedal towards Great Torrington, five miles south down the hard-surfaced track.

Cup of tea The Royal Hotel, Bideford (01237 472005).

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