Distance: 9½ miles/15.2km Time: 5 hours Grade: Challenging

Distance: 7 miles/11.2km Time: 3½ 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

I found it quite disconcerting, drinking a pint with Queen Boudicca and her Iceni warriors lurking behind me. I was in the Odd One Out, a quirky pub in Colchester and was getting used to finding histo

■ Distance: 7 miles/12km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ Grade: Easy

Distance: 6 miles/10km Time: 3 hours Grade: Moderate