Ness Glen 21 September

Allan, Davie C, Davie Mc, Dougie, Gus, Ian, Jimmy, Johnny, Kenny T, Malcolm, Paul

Getting ready for the off

There was a ’fresh’ breeze blowing across Loch Doon as we started this familiar walk. Once away from the loch we were sheltered and walking conditions were to remain good for the rest of our day. Being creatures of habit we went high to begin with before dropping down to the bridge over the river to complete the first section of our figure of eight circuit. The footbridge is closed due to its unsafe condition so we crossed at the adjacent wooden road bridge then continued on the track to the seats beside the tarmac road for coffee.

This bird has lost a lot of weight trying to make a trunk call

Continuing across The Promised Land we skirted Bogton Loch and headed up towards Dalcairnie Linn. Johnny and Allan followed the road up to the Linn whereas the majority cut off left and followed the track approaching it from below. Lunch was taken here, breaking the recent trend to have it at the top of the hill.

Looking over to picturesque? Bellsbank

Soon we were on our merry way again, although it has to be said that it might be more appropriate to say that Jimmy was on his gay way again, as he was very good at certain impersonations, too good, if the truth be known! Over the hill and down to Graigengillan was the next stage before the river was reached again. Johnny, Allan and Davie C decided to return by the high route whilst the remainder continued up the gorge and reported that work had been done to repair the path. The low-levellers reached the cars first three and three quarter hours after having set off.

Did John Wayne ever fall off his horse at Fort Carrick?

FRT was taken at the Dalmellington Inn where we were well received by the regulars. Those having coffee were not disappointed as the Inn had a coffee machine and the coffees were served with the usual Kit-Kats. It has to be noted that our resident Kit-Kat Kid rather ungraciously turned down the offer of a finger! However, the thought of it brought a smile to his face.
A guid day oot!