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

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IF Suffolk is famous for its big skies, then Orford is one of the best places to see them. The views stretch for miles, both along the River Ore and out towards the North Sea and over acres of marshy

The traditional Lake District village of Threlkeld nestles at the foot of Blencathra – so you can make this a car-free weekend.