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

Kerry Walker takes a road trip through Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

■ Distance: 8½ miles/13.7km ■ Time: 5 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

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

■ Distance: 10 miles/16km ■ Time: 5 ...