Allan, Billy, Davie C, Davie Mc, Dougie, Gus, Hugh, Iain, Ian, Johnny, Malcolm, Robert
We set off on the Grougar Path on a very grey morning, keeping socially-distanced as per the guidelines. Robert had a record of all present so that Test and Protect protocols could be observed and we thanked him for his fastidiousness. When we reached Milton Road, we deviated from the tarmac on to the path which passes by the river and then across some fields. Thankfully, the going was not too bad although nettles proved to be an issue for those in shorts. Reaching the road again, Loudoun Kirk, our coffee spot, was reached about twenty past eleven, and everyone stuck to their own space.
We did not take the tarmac road to Galston, but took the
track, again with only a few wee muddy bits, towards the A71, which we crossed,
and found the path which took us to Portland Park. Having crossed the park, we
walked up through the scheme to join the Chris Hoy Way for our return journey.
Most continued on this path right into Hurlford, but a few, having reached the
bridge over the Cessnock Water, took the alternative track, down off the
tarmac, to reach the cars that way.
We were back at our starting point in a tad over three hours
having covered the best part of nine miles, and, no, we did not stop a second
time for lunch.
The weather had stayed dry but overcast, underfoot, on the
overland bits, had been OK, and it was good to get some exercise and have a
chat with the guys, an all -important part of keeping good mental health.
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