If there’s anything more joyful than making a visit to the coast in any season, it has to be heading there with your beloved dog

After a dog walk, there is nothing better than well-earned refreshments in a dog-friendly pub. Your dog content at your feet with a treat, while you rest your legs over a drink and something tasty to

Go car-free and take the train and bus from the city to some of the Scottish coast’s most beautiful beaches

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Riding a lap of Britain is also a journey of self-discovery. Meg Elliot speaks to three riders who conquered the coast in 2025

NEWCASTLE AND MARDU CIRCULAR Level Easy Elevation gain 217m Length 6.1km (1hr 49min) Description This round-the-hill loop trail from Newcastle leads through peaceful rural landscapes and small village