MY old art teacher used to say there are no straight lines in nature. At the same time, one of the French teacher’s pet phrases was, “There are always the exceptions”. And when it comes to straight li

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

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

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

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

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