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Southern Uplands
SMALL SCRAMBLE
A small scramble in the Southern
No need for blood, sweat or tears here, as the smiles break out on the easier edge of the Southern Uplands ’ Galloway Hills.
11.2km / 7 miles / 7 hours Ascent 1177m/3863ft
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
16.9km / 10.5 miles / 5.5 hours Ascent 388m/1305ft
14.5km / 9 miles / 5-5.5 hours Ascent 777m/2550ft
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