Alan, Allan, Davie C, Dougie, Jim, Jimmy, Johnny, Kenny R,
Kenny T, Malcolm, Paul, Rex, Robert
It was good to have Alan, Jim, and Kenny T (complete with Freya) back with us for the first time in a while for a walk which we guaranteed would not be too taxing. The weather did us proud again as we had blue skies above and a cool temperature making for excellent walking conditions.
Davie led us up through Dean Park before we found the tarmac road taking us up towards Craufurdland. Following the signs for the Castle View Trail we passed the castle and soon were at the Laird’s Table for our coffee stop. Some went down to a bench beside the loch for their break whilst others, searching for warmer, sunnier spots, found tree trunks to sit on. We were also treated to a piece of Malcolm’s tasty birthday dumpling as we enjoyed the autumn sun.
It was almost half-past eleven when we arrived, given the
leisurely pace, and after another twenty minutes it was decided that we would
all simply retrace our steps rather than some of us extending the walk. The
return was a tad quicker meaning that we were back at the cars by ten to one
having covered nearly six miles.
Most of us then made our way to Wetherspoon’s for FRT and
lunch where we were joined by Billy, still recovering from his foot injury.
Davie treated us to the first round to celebrate his 65th and 66th
birthdays. Thanks Davie. A very pleasant two hours were spent before it was
time to head for home.
N.B. It was provisionally agreed that we would have a curry
night on Wednesday 27th October in honour of Dougie’s 70th.
This will be confirmed in due course.
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