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

I found it quite disconcerting, drinking a pint with Queen Boudicca and her Iceni warriors lurking behind me. I was in the Odd One Out, a quirky pub in Colchester and was getting used to finding histo

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

Kerry Walker takes a road trip through Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

■ Distance: 6¼ miles/10km ■ Time: 3 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

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