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: 6¼ miles/10km ■ Time: 3 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

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

CAMBRIDGESHIRE

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

Saff spends two days riding around the Normandy coast relishing the freedom to do so