Route: from Dalbeattie high school, south to the A711 and then west for a mile before heading north on a quiet C road. After three miles, turning west to climb uphill before a descent into Haugh of Urr and then east along the Military Road before turning south, descending past Halket Leathes, climbing and then descending to East Logan to cross the river and run for a couple of miles south back to the start.
Conditons: hot in direct sun; some early cloud.
Pub: the Laurie Arms, Haugh of Urr for Broughton Willacade and Ayr Brewing Company, Leezie Lundie.