Largs to Fairlie (and back) 28 March

Alan, Allan, Davie C, Davie Mc, Dougie, Gus, Ian, Jim, Johnny, Kenny T, Malcolm, Paul, Rex, Robert

Parking was at a premium at the Gogo Burn when the Irvine duo arrived, but Allan demonstrated his driving skills, honed after many hours at the dodgems, in getting parked close, no, very close, to Paul.

The weather was a bit dreich and, as we had another twenty-five minutes to wait for the bus to Seamill, it was decided to amend the walk and simply go to Fairlie and back.
By the time the Pencil was reached the light rain was easing and, as it dried up, good progress was made towards the marina and on into Fairlie. The tide was in and we had to negotiate some scaffolding (erected to enable some building works) on the stone path, but soon we were passed it and stopped for coffee at the picnic tables on the Hunterston side of Fairlie.
Since the weather was now distinctly pleasant, we continued on to the headland before coming back and within about half an hour we had returned to the same tables and benches for a leisurely lunch.
By the time we started the return leg, the tide had gone far enough out for us to negotiate the scaffolding without any difficulty, and the walk back to the cars was uneventful.
It had taken three hours and forty minutes for nine and a quarter miles, give or take. A good step out in what turned out to be excellent walking conditions.
FRT was taken at the Paddle Steamer, aka Wetherspoon’s, where not only was it a tpd for some, it was a three plates of chips day.
A guid day oot!
Footnote. On the way home there was no sign of the Police traffic camera encountered earlier. I’m sure you don’t need to worry Alan!

Pencil cases!

Beginning to get good views of Arran

Is the port now redundant?