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

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

Cradled in the rolling green hills of Derbyshire, Matlock is where Victorian spa-town elegance meets Peak District wildness. Once famed for its healing waters, today it’s a gateway to riverside walks,

■ Distance: 9 miles/14.4km ■ Time: 4½ hours ...

■ Distance: 11½ miles/18.5km ■ Time: 6 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

■ Distance: 12 miles/19.5km ■ Time: 7 hours ■ Grade: Challenging