In the absence of any other reports here are a few words and pictures .The weather was cool and sunny,perfect for walking.A group of eight assembled in Moniaive at 9.30.a.m.The group consisted of :- Gus ,Robert,Ian ,Paul,Rex, David M,Jimmy and Peter. We proceeded to Cairnhead along the rough track and inspected the cottage before setting out for the hills.In due course Colt Hill arch was reached where the group spent a few minutes discussing the various hills on the horizon as the visibility was excellent. From Ben Lomond inthe north to the Isle if Man and the Cumbrian fells in the south, from the Merrick in the south-west to Tinto in the north east the hillscape of southern Scotland was available to as. Near at hand the high Galloways and the New Cumnock hills appeared closer than usual and our topograhpic expert took delight in pointing all of them out to us. But the breeze was beginning to chill and we moved on.
The arch on Benbrack beckoned and was reached with the minimum of fuss following the Sothern Uplands Way footpath. Here we sought some shelter to have lunch. The route down through a
break in the trees proved to be a bit easier than last time. FRT was
taken in Moniaive as some people had used the Carsphairn route to get to
Moniaive. The drinks were consumed in a tent-gazebo affair equipped
with soft chairs and couches,very pleasant in the warm conditions out of
the wind.
In the absence of any other reports here are a few words and pictures .The weather was cool and sunny,perfect for walking.A group of eight assembled in Moniaive at 9.30.a.m.The group consisted of :- Gus ,Robert,Ian ,Paul,Rex, David M,Jimmy and Peter. We proceeded to Cairnhead along the rough track and inspected the cottage before setting out for the hills.In due course Colt Hill arch was reached where the group spent a few minutes discussing the various hills on the horizon as the visibility was excellent. From Ben Lomond inthe north to the Isle if Man and the Cumbrian fells in the south, from the Merrick in the south-west to Tinto in the north east the hillscape of southern Scotland was available to as. Near at hand the high Galloways and the New Cumnock hills appeared closer than usual and our topograhpic expert took delight in pointing all of them out to us. But the breeze was beginning to chill and we moved on.
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