ScotlandEast LothianDunbarDunbar Roads56°0’19” N 2°31’33” W
July 25, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
The final day was supposed to be cloudy. It rained: very our fellow walkers and retired to bed. gently.
We decided to take a taxi to Abbey St Bathans as we did not think we would make it to catch theRead more
ScotlandEast LothianDunbarDunbar Roads56°0’19” N 2°31’33” W
July 25, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
A long, boring day over the moors. Our climb to the moors commenced after a short time and it wasn't long before the Swiss group joined and then passed us. We have had our fill of moors. This is aRead more
ScotlandEast LothianDunbarDunbar Roads56°0’19” N 2°31’34” W
July 25, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Weather forecast heavy rain. Not wanting to be drowned again we arranged to accompany our bags to Lauder.!
The morning was spent viewing Galashiels in the rain. Had a decent coffee in a Turkish cafeRead more
ScotlandScottish BordersGalashiels55°36’51” N 2°48’25” W
July 23, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Weather forecast not good but we left at 8 am after breakfast. Light rain.
We left the road after 35 mins and started the long climb up to Minch Moor on the old droving trail. Today, it seems. Is theRead more
ScotlandScottish BordersInnerleithenLeithen Water55°37’10” N 3°3’48” W
July 21, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Just after we started we made a small diversion to the ruined Dryhope tower. Built by the local Laird in the 15 hundreds to protect him and his family from marauders.
From there it was a goodRead more
ScotlandScottish BordersInnerleithenLeithen Water55°37’10” N 3°3’46” W
July 21, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
The Swiss group left just after 8 while we waited for the taxi to take us and our bags to The Gordon Arms.
A lovely drive and we arrived at 12.
After lunch a short walk and then we rested.
A goodRead more
ScotlandAltrieve Burn55°30’47” N 3°5’50” W
July 21, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Sorry about the mix up in the days. Must be old age. A quiet restful day resting and wandering around town.
The afternoon saw 4 Swiss walkers arrive to walk from Moffat to Cockburnpath. Younger andRead more
ScotlandDumfries and GallowayMoffat55°20’15” N 3°26’50” W
July 19, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
ScotlandDumfries and GallowayMoffat55°20’15” N 3°26’51” W
July 19, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
In preparation for a long day we breakfasted at 7 am and as suggested by Rab & Rachel we were driven to Daer Reservoir. "Walking from Overfingland to Daer Reservoir is no worth the effort"
WeRead more
ScotlandSouth LanarkshireLeadhills55°24’57” N 3°45’39” W
July 17, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Last night I thought I had a major problem. I had sent emails confirming our reservations on the West Highland Way. All confirmed except one which told me the reservation was cancelled. A phone callRead more
Ulrike Seck Congrats! This walk sounds much more exhausting and tiring than the SWCP - You can be very proud of what you've achieved! Keep my fingers crossed for better weather. Here in Bielefeld we had two days of constant rain, it just stopped this morning....