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/14.5km ■ Time: 3½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate

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

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

Kerry Walker takes a road trip through Bannau Brycheiniog National Park