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: 9 miles/14.4km ■ Time: 4½ hours ...

■ Distance: 10 miles/16km ■ Time: 5 ...

The Lake District National Park, in England’s north-west, has inspired countless poets, authors and artists, hillwalkers, nature lovers and day trippers. With its rugged peaks, green valleys, seemingl

■ Distance: 10¼ miles/16.5km ■ Time: 6 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

Cradled in the rolling green hills of Derbyshire, Matlock is where Victorian spa-town elegance meets Peak District wildness. Once famed for its healing waters, today it’s a gateway to riverside walks,