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

MY old art teacher used to say there are no straight lines in nature. At the same time, one of the French teacher’s pet phrases was, “There are always the exceptions”. And when it comes to straight li

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

Go car-free and take the train and bus from the city to some of the Scottish coast’s most beautiful beaches

14.5km / 9 miles / 5-5.5 hours Ascent 777m/2550ft

■ Distance: 10 miles/16.2km ■ Time: 4½ hours ...