The coast path between the beautiful harbours of Fowey and Polperro is some of the most remote and dramatic in Cornwall .

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

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

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

■ Distance: 5 miles/8km ■ Time: 2½ hours ...

When the weather gods deem the mountains of North Wales inclement, there’s a group of hills nearby that nearly always defy the order from on-high. The Llyn Peninsula’s Yr Eifl, is a case of three for one, and all in half a day.