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: 5¾ miles/9.4km ■Time: 3-4hours ■Grade: Moderate CHOSEN ...

■ Distance: 7 miles/11km ■ Time: 3 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

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

We were finally fulfilling our dream of travelling to Shetland. But first we had to drive our campervan to Aberdeen to catch the overnight ferry. Rather than rushing there and back, we planned to spli

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