A grand tour of the central Mendips taking in the limestone gorges at Cheddar and Ebbor, and Beacon Batch – the highest point in the range.

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: 10¼ miles/16.5km ■ Time: 6 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

Kerry Walker takes a road trip through Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

It’s been a long mile, trudging uphill in the rain, across uninspiring fields, past rickety ruins of long-abandoned farm buildings, mud slowly working its way up my waterproof trousers. Sometimes walk

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