A gentle walk from Boya to Darlington

An old friend had suggested we take a walk in the Perth hills this morning. It was an offer too good to miss. While I can't say I leapt at the idea of doing one last walk with a loaded pack, it seemed I should do something to be even a little better prepared to walk the St Olavs Way.

We followed a path in a reserve created along a now long departed railway line up to Darlington, where we had a break for tea and scones, returning to Boya a couple of hours and 10 or so km later.

There is something different about the Perth hills that always makes walks there very pleasant. Part of that was my friend's company, but there was the different trees and bushes, the gravel path with its covering of treacherous roller skate round pebbles, and the late morning birdsong. It was a wonderful way to spend the last morning of my stay here in Perth.Read more