Now we’re in the midst of autumn, with winter a whisker away, it’s good to make plans and look forward to the return of sunny days in spring. We’re big fans of Eastbourne on the south coast, which is

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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The Kingdom of Fife sounds like a wonderfully grand and strangely detached place, even though it is one of the easiest parts of Scotland to reach. It’s the peninsula formed by the Firth of Forth to th

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

■ Distance: 7¾ miles/12.6km ■ Time: 4½-6 hours ■ Grade: Moderate