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

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

Kerry Walker takes a road trip through Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

■ Distance: 10 miles/16km ■ Time: 6 ...

When the weather gods deem the mountains of North Wales inclement, there’s a group of hills nearby that nearly always defy the order from on-high. The Llyn Peninsula’s Yr Eifl, is a case of three for one, and all in half a day.

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