Present: Ian, Malcolm, Paul, Davy C, Jimmy, Gus, Davy M, Rex & Kenny T.
For the third time this month our planned walk has been altered due to wet weather forecasts, so the decision for an alternate walk was given to Davy M and he decided on a walk along the Ayr River Walk from Failford which would be just as wet as walking up Tinto Hill but closer to home.
Nine Ooters set out just after 10.a.m. heading west along the trail in dry-ish overcast conditions, the first stop was at a bench on the edge of the wood where the stragglers had a chance to catch up. While we were all assembled Davy M and Paul were discussing which route was best to take, Davy M suggested going a longer way thru Enterkine Woods onto Daldorch and back. Paul quickly agreed and strangely for the Ooters no one else objected so off we went, as always Holly taking the lead.
About ten minutes later the rain started, wet weather gear was needed, hoods went up and stayed this way to the end of the walk. About twenty minutes on, the trail disappeared due to a land slip and a sign recommended that this area should be avoided. As we had crossed this section before it was agreed to carry straight on and not use the detour. The path across was extremely muddy and made worse by all the rain and in one section rucksacks had to be removed to get under and over fallen trees. Coffee/Tea stop was taken at the usual spot on the stone wall (for those fit enough to get there first) at the start of the Lade.
Lunch stop was at the Bridge near Gadgirth, where a few of the Ooters huddled under a large tree beside the riverbank for cover and the others sat or stood trying to withdraw into their jackets as they ate their piece (lunch). After lunch (piece) we left the river walk and headed for Enterkine Estate. Once thru the Estate we made our way to the B730 where we discovered a herd of llamas in a field who appeared to be just as interested in us as we were in them. At this time Davy M realised Holly was nowhere to be seen. After a few minutes they both returned this time with Holly on the lead looking miserable, Davy M not happy either. Once we reached Daldorch and re-joined the river walk Hollys’ spirits picked up as she was let off the lead and we all made our way back to our first stop of the day and the final section thru the woods back to Failford.
The walk took us 4h 48m. 11.5 miles A good walk despite all the rain.
FRT was taken at the Failford Inn, coffee, crisps and other refreshments much enjoyed as well as the crack.
For the third time this month our planned walk has been altered due to wet weather forecasts, so the decision for an alternate walk was given to Davy M and he decided on a walk along the Ayr River Walk from Failford which would be just as wet as walking up Tinto Hill but closer to home.
Nine Ooters set out just after 10.a.m. heading west along the trail in dry-ish overcast conditions, the first stop was at a bench on the edge of the wood where the stragglers had a chance to catch up. While we were all assembled Davy M and Paul were discussing which route was best to take, Davy M suggested going a longer way thru Enterkine Woods onto Daldorch and back. Paul quickly agreed and strangely for the Ooters no one else objected so off we went, as always Holly taking the lead.
About ten minutes later the rain started, wet weather gear was needed, hoods went up and stayed this way to the end of the walk. About twenty minutes on, the trail disappeared due to a land slip and a sign recommended that this area should be avoided. As we had crossed this section before it was agreed to carry straight on and not use the detour. The path across was extremely muddy and made worse by all the rain and in one section rucksacks had to be removed to get under and over fallen trees. Coffee/Tea stop was taken at the usual spot on the stone wall (for those fit enough to get there first) at the start of the Lade.
Lunch stop was at the Bridge near Gadgirth, where a few of the Ooters huddled under a large tree beside the riverbank for cover and the others sat or stood trying to withdraw into their jackets as they ate their piece (lunch). After lunch (piece) we left the river walk and headed for Enterkine Estate. Once thru the Estate we made our way to the B730 where we discovered a herd of llamas in a field who appeared to be just as interested in us as we were in them. At this time Davy M realised Holly was nowhere to be seen. After a few minutes they both returned this time with Holly on the lead looking miserable, Davy M not happy either. Once we reached Daldorch and re-joined the river walk Hollys’ spirits picked up as she was let off the lead and we all made our way back to our first stop of the day and the final section thru the woods back to Failford.
The walk took us 4h 48m. 11.5 miles A good walk despite all the rain.
FRT was taken at the Failford Inn, coffee, crisps and other refreshments much enjoyed as well as the crack.
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