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: 12 miles/19.5km ■ Time: 7 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

■ Distance: 9 miles/14.4km ■ Time: 4½ hours ...

EXMOOR, incorporating a chunk of Somerset and Devon, is a walker’s delight. It may be among the UK’s smallest National Parks, but what it lacks in size is made up for in beauty. Exploring its diverse

14.5km / 9 miles / 5-5.5 hours Ascent 777m/2550ft

Swaledale isn’t all barns and drystone walls... This Yorkshire Dales walk takes you over open moors to discover the local mining heritage.