The day was set fair so it was an early start (very early with the clocks going forward) down the M74 to take on some new hills in an area I haven't been for a while. I parked in a lay-by on the A702 just past the regional boundary signs. It was a steep start up beside the fence on Caplaw Rig but I gained height quickly and Well Hill soon came into view. When the gradient eased, I stepped over to the left side of the fence as the ground was better and there was a more distinct ATV track which wound through some peat hags. It was a straightforward and pleasant route following this fence all the way to the summit. I had thought about doing this hill and then driving round to Daer to have a walk up Hods Hill but when I looked at my map I saw that there were 3 Tumps (Penvane, Black Hill and Capel Hill) close by and that I could make a good circuit, especially when the route over to Penvane looked so tempting. I went down quite steeply from Well Hill to follow a fence-line which contoured the south side of Turn Hill and then went down quite steeply again to Glenbo Hass. From here I followed an ATV track up the north ridge of Penvane to reach the small cairn at the top, where I lay down in the sunshine for a break and some sustenance. I went back down to the Hass and looked up at the bulk of Black Hill, which looked like quite an ascent. However, it proved to be much easier than it looked and I was soon standing by the summit trig enjoying the view over the Lowther Hills. Here, I had a look at the map again and and a look over to Capel Hill and I also considered how I might get back to the car from there. I devised a plan and set off back down to the Hass. I contoured on the north side of Turn Hill above the pretty dramatic Capel Cleuch and once high enough, crossed over and made the final ascent on to the top of Capel Hill. From here though, things did not quite go to plan: I thought I might be able to head off down the northern slopes to the road but when I reached Warlish Craig I realised the hillside was too steep and craggy to make a safe descent. So, I had to backtrack up the Lavern Burn, cross it above the gorge and head up the western slopes of Caplaw Rig. I must admit to being rather fatigued by this point but there was no point being angry with myself so I just plodded up until I reached the fence and then headed back down the steep (but manageable) slope to the road, my knees complaining all the way. Back at the car, I reflected on what a good walk this had been and how I hadn't seen a soul all day and how silent it had been. Certainly an area I will return to.