Cumbrae 10 April

Allan, Davie C, Davie Mc, Dougie, Gus, Ian, Jim, Jimmy, Johnny, Kenny T, Rex, Robert

We took the 10.15am ferry to Cumbrae on a bright and sunny morning, although, in the shade, it was still cold. Anti-clockwise was today’s choice, so we made our way down the west coast of the island before stopping at the sandy bay, just before Fintry Bay, for a breather. Some chose to have coffee on the beach whilst the others moved on to the benches at Fintry bay for their sustenance.

It was a delight to sit in the pleasant temperature and take in the vista, but, with all of us together again, it soon was time to move off towards Millport, and by this time the two Davies were resplendent in shorts. The sun, and the school holidays, meant that the road was much busier than usual with cars, bikes, and walkers and when we reached the town it was as busy as we have seen it in a long time.
Having reached the Garrison, some bought a lunch and sat in the sun in the sit-ootery, whilst the rest sat in the gardens and enjoyed their pieces.
There was a split on the way back to the ferry with Davie Mc, Dougie, Gus, Ian and Rex taking the road up to the Glaid Stone whilst the others took to Ferry Road. The latter group arrived at the slipway in plenty of time for the 2.30pm sailing whilst the Glaid Stoners made it by the skin of their teeth.
Wetherspoon’s was choc-a-bloc, so we retired to the Drouthy Neebors for our FRT, and, to his surprise, Davie discovered that it was now dog friendly, so Holly was quickly fetched from the car.
Those who had come back via the hill had measured the total distance to be a tad over 11 miles. We had been on the island for four hours but probably had only walked for three of them.
A cracking day out in perfect walking conditions!