14.5km / 9 miles / 5-5.5 hours Ascent 777m/2550ft

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: 8½ miles/13.6km ■ Time: 4½ hours ...

No need for blood, sweat or tears here, as the smiles break out on the easier edge of the Southern Uplands ’ Galloway Hills.

17.3km / 10.7 miles / 7 hours Ascent 1182m/3878ft

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