Allan, Davie C, Gus, Hugh, Johnny, Paul, Robert
The rain was bouncing off the streets as we arrived in Largs but, by 10 o’clock it had gone off, and we decided to make a start. The forecast was poor so there was no dissent to abandoning the walk to Knock Hill and doing a low level walk to Fairlie instead.
The weather was brightening up and, by the time we approached Fairlie, layers had been removed and all was fine until we got to our usual lunch spot at the picnic benches. We were nearly finished eating when a squally shower arrived, but, by the time waterproofs had gone back on, it was dry and sunny again.
Retracing our steps back to Largs, it was getting so warm that some of us were down to shirt sleeves, but, with twenty minutes to go before we were back at the cars, the rain came on quite seriously. Fortunately, it went off again as we got changed and headed to Drouthy Neebors for refreshment.
We had done seven miles in two hours forty-five minutes and, in the main, had encountered good conditions, despite what the online forecast had said. Knock Hill will be there for another day.
A satisfying day out.
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