{"id":572,"date":"2012-12-30T12:55:59","date_gmt":"2012-12-30T12:55:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.christophersomerville.co.uk\/?p=572"},"modified":"2012-12-30T16:17:05","modified_gmt":"2012-12-30T16:17:05","slug":"times-weekend-%e2%80%93-christmas-walks-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.christophersomerville.co.uk\/?p=572","title":{"rendered":"Times Weekend \u2013 Christmas Walks 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"

NB Please note that this was a Supplement article, with a maximum allowance of only 170 words approx. for each walk. So these are sketchy directions. But you should be able to work out the exact route if you relate the walk instructions to the relevant OS Explorer map.
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\n1. Rock & Polzeath, Cornwall
\nEverything is very John Betjeman around this wonderful stretch of the Camel Estuary, the poet\u2019s favourite corner of Cornwall. Start this beautiful walk with a ferry ride over the estuary from Padstow; then follow the South West Coast Path up the coast via St Enodoc\u2019s, the \u2018church in the sands\u2019 where Betjeman is buried, to Daymer Bay. Then it\u2019s over the cliffs above Greenaway beach (magnificent in storm seas), to Polzeath\u2019s long surfing beach (ditto), and back through Cornish fields and farms.<\/p>\n

Map OS Explorer 106
\nStart Ferry car park, Rock, PL27 6LD; OS ref SW 928759; ferry from Padstow, or signed from B3314 (Polzeath signs from A39 at Wadebridge)
\nThe walk Follow the coast path north to Polzeath (detouring inland to St Enodoc\u2019s Church); return via Shilla Mill (940783), Llangollan (945778), Trewiston (944773), Penmayne (948759), Trefresa (948757) and Porthilly (939753)
\nHow hard is it? 6\u00bd miles. Cliff paths and farmland; a good stretch with not too much up-and-down
\nEat en route The Sandbar, Polzeath (01208 869655) <\/p>\n

2. Worth Matravers & St Alban\u2019s Head, Dorset
\nPurbeck is a wild and rugged stretch of the Dorset coast. From the old stone-quarrying village of Worth Matravers you descend a narrow cleft to Winspit, a cliff notorious for its winter wrecks (the worst, in 1786, claimed 168 lives). West along the cliffs stands the vaulted and buttressed Norman chapel of St Aldhelm, a lonely seamark. Back in Worth Matravers, the Square & Compass is a cosy and characterful pub \u2013 sensational pies!<\/p>\n

Map OS Explorer OL15
\nStart Square & Compass PH, Worth Matravers, BH19 3LF; OS ref SY 975775; signed from B3069 at Langton Matravers (off A351 Corfe-Swanage)
\nThe walk 150m past church, turn left (972773) on path to coast at Winspit (976761). Right on SW Coast Path past St Aldhelm\u2019s Chapel (961755), then for another 1\u00bd miles to hamlet in Hill Bottom (963773). Leave Coast Path; north on Purbeck Way for 500m; right (966781) to Worth Matravers.
\nHow hard is it? 5 miles. Well-marked field and cliff paths, with some steep short ascents
\nEat en route Square & Compass PH (01929 439229)<\/p>\n

3. Godshill, Isle of Wight
\nThe thatched houses of Godshill ooze rustic charm. A lovely old driveway takes you through rolling parkland to reach Appuldurcombe House, palely glimmering among trees \u2013 the eerie semi-ruin of an 18th-century mansion, famous all over the island for its many ghosts. Back at Freemantle Gate you pass over the steeply scarped Gat Cliff (sensational views) before dipping south through more parkland and back to Godshill. All Saints Church contains a beautiful 15th-century fresco of Christ on a cross of lilies.<\/p>\n

Map OS Explorer OL29
\nStart Griffin Inn, High Street, Godshill PO38 3JD; OS ref SZ 530817; bus 2, 3 (islandbuses.info); A3020 Newport-Shanklin
\nThe walk A3020 (Shanklin direction) for 250m; right (533817, \u2018Wroxall\u2019) on drive to Freemantle Gate (540807). In another 100m, fork left to outskirts of Wroxall (546802); right to Appuldurcombe House (543801). Right to Freemantle Gate; left (Worsley Trail) to Gat Cliff (534805) and Sainham Farm (528810). Right into trees; left (530810) to Godshill.
\nHow hard is it? 3\u00bd miles. Rolling parkland, good conditions underfoot; a nice stroll
\nEat en route Griffin Inn (01983 840039) <\/p>\n

4. Alfriston & Cuckmere Haven, East Sussex
\nNo direction-finding problems here \u2013 the path follows the snaking Cuckmere River all the way from Alfriston to the sea and back. Views in both directions are fabulous. Setting out from the old inland smuggling village of Alfriston, you cut through a cleft in steeply rolling downland \u2013 look for the White Horse cut into the top of the well-named High & Over Down. A complete contrast is the flat apron of marshy ground through which the river winds in silvery sinuations to Cuckmere Haven and the dazzling white chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters.<\/p>\n

Map OS Explorer 123
\nStart The Willows car park, Alfriston, BN26 5UQ; OS ref TQ 521033; bus 126 (cuckmerebus.freeuk.com); signed off A27 Lewes-Eastbourne
\nThe walk Follow right (west) bank of Cuckmere River south for 3\u00bc miles to Exceat Bridge; Vanguard Way to Cuckmere Haven (515978); Cuckmere River cut (west bank) back to Exceat Bridge, then right (east) bank north to Alfriston
\nHow hard is it? 9 miles. Flat, easy riverside paths.
\nEat en route Golden Galleon, Exceat Bridge (01323-892247)<\/p>\n

5. Hampton Court to Richmond, Middlesex
\nThis is a walk packed with history. The Thames Path makes a grand curve round Cardinal Wolsey\u2019s great Tudor palace of Hampton Court. You cross the four pale stone arches of Kingston Bridge, and continue north along the Thames past fine houses and boatyards to reach the thundering weir at Teddington Lock. Soon you pass Eel Pie Island, whose dance hall hosted The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton and lots more embryo stars in the 1960s. Then comes Ham House, a handsome Jacobean riverbank mansion, before you reach Richmond by way of Petersham\u2019s waterside meadows.<\/p>\n

Map OS Explorer 161
\nStart Hampton Court station KT8 9AE; OS ref TQ 154683; rail from Waterloo, Zone 6
\nFinish Richmond station TW9 2NA (District line, Zone 4)
\nThe walk Cross the Thames to north bank; right on Thames Path to Kingston Bridge (177694); cross to right (east) bank; north to Richmond Bridge (178745); inland to Richmond station
\nHow hard is it? 8 miles. Flat, well-marked, easy underfoot
\nEat en route Tiltyard Caf\u00e9, Hampton Court Palace (020 3166 6971) \u2013 child-friendly, no Palace ticket needed <\/p>\n

6. Hellfire Caves, West Wycombe, Bucks
\nA lovely path runs south along a spine of Chiltern woodland to reach the scene of the misdeeds and mischiefs of Sir Francis Dashwood\u2019s mid-18th century Hellfire Club. The great golden ball moored to St Lawrence\u2019s Church tower was the Club\u2019s card and boozing den, the flint-built hexagon alongside is the Mausoleum built to house the members\u2019 hearts, and the labyrinthine stone quarries in the hill below were the notorious Hellfire Caves. Lots of hokum, whiffs of magic and orgies, all enjoyably explored these days in the tourist-orientated caves (hellfirecaves.co.uk).<\/p>\n

Map OS Explorer 172
\nStart Saunderton station, near West Wycombe, HP14 4LJ; OS ref SU 813981; on A4010 Princes Risborough-High Wycombe
\nThe walk From lane (812977), follow woodland track for 2 miles to St Lawrence\u2019s Church (827950), Mausoleum, and Hellfire Caves (829948). Return via A40 (826945), Great Cockshoots Wood (813948), road at Chorley Farm (816955) and Buttlers Hanging nature reserve (819961) to woodland track (821962); left to Saunderton.
\nHow hard is it? 6 miles. Woodland and farmland tracks.
\nEat en route George & Dragon, West Wycombe (01494 535340)<\/p>\n

7. Nympsfield & Owlpen, Glos
\nStarting high on the South Cotswold ridge at Nympsfield, you plunge down through the trees to find the secret valley of Owlpen with its Tudor manor house of beautiful silvery stone. Back along Fiery Lane to Uley, steeply up a grassy hill to the Iron Age hillfort of Uley Bury (there\u2019s a stunning prospect from its ramparts across the River Severn into Wales), and a return through the woods to the roaring fire in the Rose & Crown.<\/p>\n

Map OS Explorer 168
\nStart Rose & Crown, Nympsfield, GL10 3TU; OS ref SO 800005; signed off B4066 Stroud-Dursley road (M5 Jct 13, A419)
\nThe walk Nympsfield church; in 200m, right (803003); cross road (802000); Dingle Wood; south to Fiery Lane (797986). Left to Owlpen Manor (800984); return to Uley (792986). Beside churchyard, right to Uley Bury (787990). Cotswold Way (787993) north for 1\u00bc miles; cross B4066 (795008); Nympsfield
\nHow hard is it? 6 miles. Short steep climb to Uley Bury
\nEat en route Rose & Crown, Nympsfield (01453 860240); Old Crown, Uley (01453 860502)<\/p>\n

8. Brancaster to Burnham Overy Staithe, Norfolk
\nThe Norfolk Coast path skirts a wonderfully moody coast under enormous skies. The seawall path makes a grandstand for bird-watching, and this is the best time of year to stroll at the edge of the saltmarsh, binoculars at the ready for pinkfooted geese, golden plover and clouds of wigeon, with snow buntings on the shore and fieldfares gobbling berries in the bushes. Dawn and dusk bring spectacular skies and huge, noisy packs of geese on the wing.<\/p>\n

Map OS Explorer 250\/251
\nStart Ship Hotel, Brancaster, PE31 8AP; OS ref TF 773439; Coasthopper bus (coasthopper.co.uk); on A149 Hunstanton to Wells-next-the-Sea
\nThe walk Down lane opposite Ship Hotel towards sea; right on Norfolk Coast path to Burnham Overy Staithe
\nHow hard is it? 6 miles. Flat seawall and marsh paths. Wrap up warm, and don\u2019t forget binoculars!
\nEat en route Ship Hotel, Brancaster (01485 210333); The Hero, Burnham Overy Staithe (01328 738334) <\/p>\n

9. Ely & Little Thetford, Cambs
\nThe pride and joy of this walk is the majestic bulk of Ely Cathedral, riding the level Fenland landscape like a fabulous ship in a flat calm sea. On the outward leg, south down the slow-flowing Great Ouse, the cathedral stands behind you, a compelling presence urging you to turn round and stare. The fen landscape hereabouts wheels in a great disc of peat black and corn green. Returning towards Ely you are beckoned home by the cathedral\u2019s tall towers and the great lantern turret that straddles the building. Ely Cathedral is superb \u2013 it contains some absolutely wonderful carvings, including splendidly wild and wicked Green Men peeping out in unexpected places, great fun for children to spot.<\/p>\n

Map OS Explorer 226
\nStart Ely station, CB7 4BS; OS ref TL 543794; beside A142
\nThe walk South along Fen Rivers Way (west bank of Great Ouse) for 3\u00bc miles to confluence with River Cam. Right under Holt Fen railway bridge (531745); right up Holt Fen Drove to Little Thetford (533760). North by Thetford Catchwater, Grunty Fen Catchwater. Cross Braham Dock at Great Ouse (540773); Fen Rivers Way to Ely station; continue to Cathedral.
\nHow hard is it? 9 miles including Cathedral. Flat riverbank and field paths
\nEat en route Refectory Caf\u00e9 (01353 660346) or Almonry Restaurant (01353 666360), Ely Cathedral<\/p>\n

10. Manifold Valley, Staffs
\nThe limestone dales of Staffordshire are often thought of as neighbouring Derbyshire\u2019s poor relations, but here\u2019s a superb round walk that shows you Staffordshire\u2019s most enchanting face. Field paths take you through steep, stream-filled farming country, before dipping into the dramatic limestone cleft of the River Manifold, a thickly wooded canyon with crags of naked rock. The Leek & Manifold Light Railway once trundled through the gorge, and its track is now a popular cycleway. This cranky little rattler of a narrow-gauge railway \u2018from nowhere to nowhere\u2019 never made a penny in its brief and inglorious lifetime (1904-1934), but passengers loved the superb scenery it ran through, the deep tree-hung Manifold dale. You follow the Leek & Manifold\u2019s trackbed all the way back to Wetton Mill and its welcoming tearoom. <\/p>\n

Map OS Explorer OL24
\nStart Wetton Mill car park, near Wetton, DE6 2AG; OS ref SW 095561
\nThe walk (theaa.com\/walks) Bridleway west by Waterslacks; footpath by Hoo Brook (086556) to Butterton. Village road, then path north to cross B5053 (075579). North for 400m; left (076583) to Warslow. School Lane (087585), then field path to Manifold Way near Ecton Bridge (091579). Follow it south for 1\u00bc miles to Wetton Mill.
\nHow hard is it? 5\u00bd miles. Muddy footpaths, some steepish; flat and firm underfoot on Manifold Way
\nEat en route Wetton Mill Tearoom (01298 84838; weekends only in winter); Greyhound Inn, Warslow (01298 687017) <\/p>\n

11. Hardwick, Derbys
\n\u2018Hardwick Hall, more glass than wall\u2019 was built in the 1590s by the formidable Elizabeth Hardwick, Countess of Shrewsbury, a woman of iron will and ambition. There are great views to the Hall and its ruinous predecessor as you walk this parkland round through cleverly landscaped woods and valleys. Great avenues of trees, ponds alive with wildfowl, and many viewpoints over the twin houses.<\/p>\n

Map OS Explorer 269
\nStart Hardwick Park Centre, near Mansfield, S44 5QJ; SK 454640; between Jcts 28 and 29, M1
\nThe walk (nationaltrust.org.uk\/walks) From Centre cross footbridge; on between ponds to pass between two Hardwick Halls (462637); follow Lady Spencer\u2019s Walk, bearing left in Lady Spencer\u2019s Wood to cross Hardwick Park Farm track (470637). Ahead through Park Piece Wood; cross drive (469646); on into Lodge Plantation. Bear left to blue gate (461645); go through, downhill to cross drive (458642); ahead to ponds and Centre.
\nHow hard is it? 3\u00bd miles. Parkland and woodland paths; an easy stroll
\nEat en route Hardwick Inn, Hardwick Park (01246 850245)<\/p>\n

12. Flamborough Head, East Yorks
\nThe poignant memorial at Flamborough\u2019s crossroads, to a crew of fisherman who drowned trying to help their fellow villagers, demonstrates the dangers of fishing off this cliff-encircled, tide-ripped promontory, and once out on those tremendous chalk ramparts you can fully appreciate the power of winter\u2019s winds and tides. This is a walk full of drama and spectacle \u2013 seabirds wheeling far below, crash of waves against the cliffs, and the remarkable isolation of Flamborough, high on its remote nose of land.<\/p>\n

Map OS Explorer 301
\nStart Crossroads by St Oswald\u2019s Church, Flamborough, YO15 1PW; OS ref TA 225702; bus 510 (eyms.co.uk); B1255 from Bridlington
\nThe walk South along West Street; footpath from Beacon Farm to south coast (226692). Anti-clockwise around promontory for 5\u00bd miles, via Flamborough Head and North Landing, to North Cliff (224726); left inland to Flamborough.
\nHow hard is it? 7\u00bd miles. Field and cliff paths; no difficulties, but take care on the unguarded cliffs!
\nEat en route Rose & Crown, Flamborough (01262-850455)<\/p>\n

13. Stoodley Pike, West Yorks
\nFrom the old wool town of Hebden Bridge a steep path leads up and over the moors to the summit of Stoodley Pike with its landmark monument to Waterloo and the Crimean War. Pause to take in the fantastic moorland views, then descend to the friendly Top Brink Inn at Lumbutts, and on down to the Rochdale canal and a welcome flat towpath walk back to Hebden Bridge.<\/p>\n

Map OS Explorer OL21
\nStart Hebden Bridge station, HX7 6JE; OS ref SD 995268; road – A646
\nThe walk Left along river; in 500m, left across railway (991270); steeply up to radio mast (988268); left, then in 250m right, up to Pennine Bridleway (988262). Follow bridleway, then Pennine Way, to Stoodley Pike monument (973242). Pennine Way to Withens Gate (969231); Calderdale Way and lane to Lumbutts (956235); path down Lumbutts Clough to Rochdale Canal at Castle Street (951244); canal towpath to Hebden Bridge.
\nHow hard is it? 9 miles. Moorland paths (some short, steep bits), then canal towpath. Not for bad weather.
\nEat en route Top Brink Inn, Lumbutts (01706 812696) <\/p>\n

14. Saltburn, Cleveland
\nA straightfoward, brisk walk from Cleveland\u2019s favourite seaside resort of Saltburn-by-Sea, out east along the cliffs with a huge pavement of scars (sea-ground rock plates) exposed at low tide. Back over the hummock of Warsett Hill (great views all round), and back through the fields to the Ship Inn with its cosy fires and handy seaside location.<\/p>\n

Map OS Explorer OL26
\nStart Ship Inn, Rosedale Lane, Saltburn-by-Sea, TS12 1HF; OS ref NZ 670216
\nThe walk (nationaltrust.org.uk\/walks) Follow waymarked Cleveland Way along the cliffs for 2 miles. Right (inland) at Guibal Fanhouse info board (699213); path across railway and over Warsett Hill. Recross railway (688215); path ahead across Brough House Farm track (682215); Ladgates (678214); Ship Inn.
\nHow hard is it? 4\u00bd miles. Cliff and field paths, easy gradients, a good 2-hour round walk
\nEat en route Ship Inn (01287 622361); Virgo\u2019s Caf\u00e9-Bistro, Dundas Street (01287 624031)<\/p>\n

15. Causey Arch and Beamish, County Durham
\nQuiet paths through woods and fields take you through the North Durham countryside (Beamish Open Air Museum is just down the road). At the walk\u2019s end, the Causey Arch is the oldest railway bridge in the world, its parent railway (originally a horse-drawn coal tramway) the oldest of its kind, too. Now the steam-powered Tanfield Railway (tanfieldrailway.co.uk) runs here \u2013 Sunday is the best day to do this walk if you want to see the trains. <\/p>\n

Map OS Explorer 308
\nStart Causey Arch car park, Causey, NE16 5EG; OS ref NZ 205561; opposite Beamish Park Hotel, off A6076 Stanley-Sunniside
\nThe walk (theaa.com\/walks) Cross A6076, then Beamishburn Road (207561, \u2018Beamish Hall\u2019); Coppy Lane footpath to road opposite Beamish Hall (212550). Right; in 400m, left (208548) through picnic area. Right on Great North Forest Trail (208546) across Beamishburn Road (204546) and A6076 (201547) to road (195546); right to East Tanfield station (193549). Right beside Tanfield Railway to Causey Arch (201559) and car park.
\nHow hard is it? 4 miles. Field paths, woodland tracks
\nEat en route Causey Arch Inn (01207 233925) <\/p>\n

16. Loweswater, Cumbria
\nLoweswater makes a perfect circuit for a winter\u2019s afternoon, under the rumpled flank of Burnbank Fell and through beautiful Holme Wood, before taking the track to Maggie\u2019s Bridge. Great views here, back to the high shoulder of Carling Knott, before reaching the road and decision time \u2013 back to the car, or a sidetrack to the warm and welcoming Kirkstile Inn? Hmmm \u2026<\/p>\n

Map OS Explorer OL4
\nStart Car pull-in at Waterend, NW Loweswater, CA13 0SU; OS ref NY 118225; on Mockerkin-Loweswater road (off A5086 Cockermouth-Cleator Moor)
\nThe walk A simple anti-clockwise circuit of the lake via Hudson Place (115222), Holme Wood and Watergate Farm (127211), Maggie\u2019s Bridge (134210) to road (138211). Right for 300m; right again (140211) to Kirkstile Inn (141209). Return to Mockerkin road; left along it to car park.
\nHow hard is it? 4\u00bc miles (3\u00be miles without Kirkstile Inn detour). Level and easy underfoot; can be very squashy after rain
\nEat en route Kirkstile Inn, Church Bridge, Loweswater (01900 85219)<\/p>\n

17. Cardurnock, Cumbria
\nOnce you have walked down the short green lane from Cardurnock, a remote hamlet at the edge of the Solway Firth, there\u2019s no set path. Just pick your way along the green apron of Cardurnock Flatts, the creek-cut fringe of saltmarsh, or wander the vast firm sands under gigantic bird-haunted skies, looking north across the enormous estuary to the Scottish hills, south to the 3,000-ft hump of Skiddaw twenty miles off in northern Lakeland. <\/p>\n

Map OS Explorer 314
\nStart Park near phone box in Cardurnock, CA7 5AQ; OS ref NY 172588; M6 Jct 44, Carlise Western Bypass, B5307 to Kirkbride; Angerton, Whitrigg, Anthorn, Cardurnock
\nThe walk Down the green lane by the phone box to the shore; then choose any direction and enjoy strolling the sands
\nHow hard is it? As many miles as you like! Green lane; then flat, firm sand underfoot
\nEat nearby King\u2019s Arms, Bowness-on-Solway CA7 5AF (01697 351426) – 4\u00bd miles NE of walk<\/p>\n

18. Marcross & St Donat\u2019s, S. Glamorgan, Wales
\nMarcross lies just inland of the Bristol Channel\u2019s carefully-preserved Glamorgan Heritage Coast. Reach the cliffs by way of St Donat\u2019s Castle, a splendid medieval fortress. Down on the shore, bear left to beautiful little Tresilian Bay \u2013 chuck a pebble across the natural rock arch inside Reynard\u2019s Cave here (low tide only!), and you\u2019ll be wed before the year\u2019s end. Return along the cliffs to the twin lighthouses at Nash Point, then inland to the Horseshoe Inn.<\/p>\n

Map OS Explorer 151
\nStart Horseshoe Inn, Marcross, CF61 1ZG; OS ref SS 924693; 1 mile west of St Donat\u2019s, off B4265 near Llantwit Major
\nThe walk From Marcross (922691), follow Valeways Millennium Heritage Trail to St Donat\u2019s Castle (934681), road (937685) and coast (941682 to 940679). Left for \u00bd mile to Tresilian Bay (947677) and Reynard\u2019s Cave (just west of beach \u2013 see below). Back along cliffs for 2\u00bc miles to Nash Point (916683); inland to Marcross.
\nHow hard is it? 5\u00bd miles. Field and cliff paths. Reynard\u2019s Cave, low tide only (easytide.ukho.gov.uk)
\nEat en route Horseshoe Inn (01656 890568)<\/p>\n

19. Aberlady Bay, East Lothian, Scotland
\nIf you like wild geese, you\u2019ll love Aberlady Bay. Some 20,000 or more pinkfooted geese spend the early part of the winter here, and their massed flight (inland at dawn, seaward at dusk) is a great wildlife spectacle. Walk north beside the wind-whipped Firth of Forth, with the shark-fin peak of North Berwick Law ahead; then return from rocky Gullane Point by dune paths. Braw, brisk, bracing!<\/p>\n

Map OS Explorer 351
\nStart Aberlady Nature Reserve car park, Aberlady, EH32 0PY; OS ref NT 471805; bus X24, 124 (Edinburgh-North Berwick); on A198, just east of Aberlady
\nThe walk Cross wooden footbridge; north (1\u00be miles) to Gullane Point (462830). South along track, parallel to shore, golf course on left. In \u00be mile fork right (466817) to Marl Loch; shore path (468809) to car park.
\nHow hard is it? 4 miles. Shore paths (can be marshy); dune paths and tracks. Don\u2019t forget the binoculars! Beware flying golf balls.
\nEat nearby Old Aberlady Inn (01875 870503), on A198 in Aberlady, \u00bd mile from start<\/p>\n

20. Tollymore Forest Park, Mourne Mts, Co Down, N Ireland
\nIf you\u2019ve no taste or time or daylight to tackle the Mourne Mountains proper, here\u2019s a great network of paths at the northern feet of the mountains \u2013 a stroll by the river through the 18th-century Gothic folly of The Hermitage, the forest paths and excellent Mourne views of the longer Mountain Trail, and the Drinns Trail with its Curraghard viewpoint over sea and mountains.<\/p>\n

Map OSNI 1:25,000 Activity Map \u2018The Mournes\u2019; downloadable \u2018Forest Trails\u2019 map at walkni.com
\nStart Tollymore Forest Park Lower Car Park, Newcastle, Co Down; OSNI ref J 344326; signposted on B180 between Bryansford and Newcastle
\nThe walk You can compose your own round walk using the trails; Mountain Trail intersects with River Trail at Parnell\u2019s Bridge, Hore\u2019s Bridge and Old Bridge. Drinns Trail is a circular extension of Mountain Trail
\nHow hard is it? River Trail (mostly level) 3\u00bc miles, Drinns Trail (a couple of climbs) 3 miles, Mountain Trail (gentle inclines) 5\u00bd miles. Well-surfaced and waymarked tracks
\nEat nearby Villa Vinci, Main St, Newcastle (028 4372 3080)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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