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

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

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

The Lake District National Park, in England’s north-west, has inspired countless poets, authors and artists, hillwalkers, nature lovers and day trippers. With its rugged peaks, green valleys, seemingl