Smugglers Trail 1 October

Alan, Allan, Davie C, Kenny, Johnny, Malcolm

The scene as we hit the beach

Having enjoyed Anne and Malcolm’s bacon rolls and coffee, many thanks again, we motored to the car park at Dundonald Castle and joined the Smugglers Trail from there.

The route was familiar taking us up through the woods before coming out at the reservoir, where tradition dictates, we took a break. As we entered Loans the rains came but, by the time we were turning off the main road on the other side of Loans, jackets were off again and were to remain so for the rest of the day as the sky was turning blue and the sun was starting to break through. Coffee/lunch/brunch was taken at the remains of Fullarton House before moving on past Crosbie Cemetery and through the lanes towards the golf course. The scene was idyllic and we took time to watch some play prior to moving on to the beach and heading for Troon. What was left of our food
was devoured in a shelter overlooking the bay and as we sat we could hardly believe that this sun-kissed vista heralded the start of October.

Malcolm walks on water

Heading for Troon

From our pit stop before heading for the bus

The bus was taken back to Dundonald and FRT was taken in The Old Castle Inn. Thanks to Malcolm for buying the first round on his birthday. I won’t divulge his age but if you think of a number between 62 and 64 you won’t be far wrong. He was then setting off for a romantic, candle-lit dinner with his good lady. Whether that meant Anne will be disclosed next week.