Allan, Billy, Davie C, Davie Mc, Dougie, Gus, Hugh, Iain,
Ian, Jimmy, Johnny, Kenny T, Rex, Robert
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| Coffee stop at Auchinleck House |
We met at the A Frame on an overcast, but mild, morning for
our walk to Auchinleck House. The forecast was iffy so most had waterproofs
packed but, in the event, they weren’t needed, as the day turned out to be fine
and underfoot conditions good.
The route took us to Ochiltree via the path following the
Lugar, and then beyond up to Auchinleck House* where we stopped for coffee.
Kenny had to return at this point as he had to be home early. From there we followed
the track to the old summer house and via the gorge walk to the point above
Wallace’s cave. The path down to it was precarious and not for the faint-hearted,
meaning that fearties stayed up top whilst the rest descended to test
themselves and explore.
Lunch was then taken at the Auld Place before a diversion
down to look at the remains of Auchinleck Castle. If your scribe can remember
properly, the Auld Place was built to replace Auchinleck Castle and the current Auchinleck House was built to replace the Auld Place.
As we passed Boswell’s on our way back to the cars the marquee was being set up for a wedding and we encountered the groom, his best man and his mates being photographed on the driveway. Retracing our steps to the A Frame, we were there by half-past two having covered the best part of ten miles.
No FRT today as there was nowhere convenient to accommodate us, but a grand day out nonetheless.
*Just as a reminder, the inscription translates as: Whatever you seek is here in this remote place, if only you have a good firm mind.
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| Heading for Ochiltree |
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| At the summer house |
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| Don't do it, Davie! |
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| From inside Wallace's cave |
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| And for my next trick... |
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| The remains of the Auld Place |
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| Exploring the topology below Auchinleck Castle |
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| Not much water today |
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