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

I still remember the first time I saw the island. It was the summer of 2008 and I was standing on the shore of neighbouring Walney Island with nature guide and former Mayor of Barrow, John Murphy. We

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: 5¾ miles/9.2km ■ Time: 3 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

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