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

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

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

■Distance: 5¾ miles/9.4km ■Time: 3-4hours ■Grade: Moderate CHOSEN ...