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

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

■ Distance: 7½ miles/12km ■ Time: 3½ hours ...

■ Distance: 3½ miles/5.6km ■ Time: 3 hours ■ Grade: Easy

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

Vivienne Crow was staying at Newfield Hall as a guest of HF Holidays, which organises walking holidays in the Yorkshire Dales and other UK and European destinations. Self-guided, three-night breaks at