■ Distance: 8½ miles/13.7km ■ Time: 5 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

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: 9¼ miles/14.8km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

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

■ Distance: 12 miles/19.5km ■ Time: 7 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

Vivienne Crow was staying at Newfield Hall as a guest of HF Holidays, which organises walking holidays in the Yorkshire Dales and other UK and European destinations. Self-guided, three-night breaks at