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

MY old art teacher used to say there are no straight lines in nature. At the same time, one of the French teacher’s pet phrases was, “There are always the exceptions”. And when it comes to straight li

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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

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

Tracing its way along the Welsh coast, there’s more to the A487 than meets the eye