■ Distance: 6½ miles/10.4km ■ Time: 3 hours ...

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

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

■ Distance: 5¾ miles/9.2km ■ Time: 3 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

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

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