■ Distance: 6½ miles/10.6km ■ Time: 3½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate

■ Distance: 9 miles/14.5km ■ Time: 3½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate

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

BEDFORDSHIRE

CAMBRIDGESHIRE

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