11.2km / 7 miles / 7 hours Ascent 1177m/3863ft

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

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

■ Distance: 9½ miles/15.1km ■ Time: 6-7hours ■ ...

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

16.5km / 10.2 miles / 5.5-6 hours Ascent 759m/2490ft