SchottlandEast LothianDunbarDunbar Roads56°0’19” N 2°31’33” W
25. Juli 2017 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 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 theWeiterlesen
SchottlandEast LothianDunbarDunbar Roads56°0’19” N 2°31’33” W
25. Juli 2017 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 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 aWeiterlesen
SchottlandEast LothianDunbarDunbar Roads56°0’19” N 2°31’34” W
25. Juli 2017 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 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 cafeWeiterlesen
SchottlandThe Scottish BordersGalashiels55°36’51” N 2°48’25” W
23. Juli 2017 in Schottland ⋅ ☀️ 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 theWeiterlesen
SchottlandThe Scottish BordersInnerleithenLeithen Water55°37’10” N 3°3’48” W
21. Juli 2017 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 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 goodWeiterlesen
SchottlandThe Scottish BordersInnerleithenLeithen Water55°37’10” N 3°3’46” W
21. Juli 2017 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 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 goodWeiterlesen
SchottlandAltrieve Burn55°30’47” N 3°5’50” W
21. Juli 2017 in Schottland ⋅ ☁️ 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 andWeiterlesen
SchottlandDumfries and GallowayMoffat55°20’15” N 3°26’50” W
19. Juli 2017 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
SchottlandDumfries and GallowayMoffat55°20’15” N 3°26’51” W
19. Juli 2017 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 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"
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SchottlandSouth LanarkshireLeadhills55°24’57” N 3°45’39” W
17. Juli 2017 in Schottland ⋅ ☀️ 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 callWeiterlesen
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....