Hanbury On November 27th 1944, rural Staffordshire was torn apart by the largest explosion ever on British soil. Walk here and you can feel its awful impact in more ways than one.

■ Distance: 9 miles/14.5km ■ Time: 3½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate

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

Ringed by lofty beech trees and standing alongside the ancient Ridgeway National Trail above the Vale of White Horse near the village of Ashbury, this impressive stone-chambered long barrow is over 5,

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

Kerry Walker takes a road trip through Bannau Brycheiniog National Park