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

MAX MILES ON FOOT: 5 MIN TIME: 3 HOURS

■ Distance: 8 miles/13km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

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

Celebrating 100 years of the BBC Shipping Forecast, Jane Russell takes us on a series of coastal cruises through the forecast sea areas, exploring some of the special places on offer in each of them

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