Kerry Walker takes a road trip through Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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: 8½ miles/13.7km ■ Time: 5 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

■ Distance: 7¾ miles/12.6km ■ Time: 4½-6 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

Tracing its way along the Welsh coast, there’s more to the A487 than meets the eye

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