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

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

A grand tour of the central Mendips taking in the limestone gorges at Cheddar and Ebbor, and Beacon Batch – the highest point in the range.

Kerry Walker takes a road trip through Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

■ Distance: 6½ miles/10.6km ■ Time: 3½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate

Experience the charm of the Peak District ’s dales, while visiting quaint country villages and stopping in unique youth hostels.