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: 5 miles/8km ■ Time: 3 hours ...

Kerry Walker takes a road trip through Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

■ Distance: 9 miles/14.4km ■ Time: 4½ hours ...

The Lake District National Park, in England’s north-west, has inspired countless poets, authors and artists, hillwalkers, nature lovers and day trippers. With its rugged peaks, green valleys, seemingl

EXMOOR, incorporating a chunk of Somerset and Devon, is a walker’s delight. It may be among the UK’s smallest National Parks, but what it lacks in size is made up for in beauty. Exploring its diverse