Tracing its way along the Welsh coast, there’s more to the A487 than meets the eye

■ Distance: 5 miles/8km ■ Time: 2½ hours ...

Go car-free and take the train and bus from the city to some of the Scottish coast’s most beautiful beaches

Bealach Fèith nan Laogh is perhaps the most far-flung destination in our UK Climbs series. Just getting to it is a test in itself. Tucked away on the banks of Loch Sunart in the west of Scotland, it r

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: 7¾ miles/12.6km ■ Time: 4½-6 hours ■ Grade: Moderate