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: 7¾ miles/12.6km ■ Time: 4½-6 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

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

■ Distance: 5¾ miles/9.2km ■ Time: 3 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

For a walk which visits quiet hills and explores post-industrial dereliction, Eryri ’s Moelwyns are second to none.