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A walk can take you deep into history’s long past and your own – as Guy Procter discovers.

A bracing walk does wonders for your wellbeing, says Robson Green , as he embarks on some of the world’s finest hikes

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