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: 11½ miles/18.5km ■ Time: 6 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

■ Distance: 10½ 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: 6 miles/9.7km ■ Time: 3 hours ■ Grade: Easy

Captain Cook’s Monument provides a fine finale to this walk in the North York Moors, which is well suited to autumn