Kerry Walker takes a road trip through Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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

For a walk which visits quiet hills and explores post-industrial dereliction, Eryri ’s Moelwyns are second to none.

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.

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.

The traditional Lake District village of Threlkeld nestles at the foot of Blencathra – so you can make this a car-free weekend.