Allan, Davie C, Davie Mc, Gus, Johnny, Rex, Robert
An elite group of Ooters met at the car park in Prestwick for the walk to Troon and back. The weather was bright and warm and fleeces that had been put on were quickly removed as we passed Prestwick golf course, then the caravan park and ultimately on to the beach at the Pow Burn. The tide was well out so we managed to find firm sand to walk on and before too long we left the sand just beyond Royal Troon to take to the path. Davie and Isla stopped for lunch here before returning the way they had come whilst the rest headed for the benches at the toilets for coffee/lunch.
After fifteen minutes or so we set off on the return journey heading up to Royal Troon and then taking Crosbie Road on to the golf course and following the Smugglers Trail path to the bridge across the railway line. From there it was a matter of following the cycle path to the main road and then veering off to cross Prestwick golf course and the return to the cars. The main group arrived back at ten past one, exactly eight minutes after Davie and Isla, not that Davie was counting!
Almost eight miles had been covered and, after lunch had been taken by those who had chosen not to have it earlier, we set off for the sitooterie at the Red Lion for a very well-deserved FRT. A relaxing time was had here although Johnny might disagree as he could not get comfortable on the benches. His Guinness was fine though!
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Sauntering along the beach noticed a group coming the opposite way and I began to wonder if it was the Early Ooters,
correct day. Then seeing Isla dashing around left no doubt in my mind. A really happy blast from the past; a group met on occasion over many years and it was great to see you all again looking good. Maureen from Paisley.
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