Alan McQ, Allan, Davie C, Dougie, Graham, Gus, Hugh, Jimmy, Johnny, Malcolm, Paul, Rex, Robert
The bus driver had his pedal to the metal as we travelled to Crosshill from Maybole, meaning that we were walking by five to ten. It was an overcast morning with a cool wind but nothing to trouble the Ooters as we walked back along the main road for a short spell before turning up towards Dalduff Farm, whose pies are to be recommended, and continuing on a quiet road, down past the kennels and then turning left to approach Spring Garden Farm, situated beneath Kildoon Hill and its monument. Alan is a long-term friend of the owners and had organised a wee visit to the newly renovated milking parlour. A very interesting talk was had with our new friends before it was time to set off again. Many thanks to the folks for being so hospitable.
Making our way from the farm, our next stop was our lunch/brunch spot at Lochspouts reservoir, and unlike our previous visit during a baking summer, the water was very high. There wind was quite strong here and shelter was at a premium but nonetheless we took our time as this was to be the only stop of the day.
Retracing our steps back to Lower Burncrooks there was an option to go left and then over the hill or go right and follow the road round the hill and back to Maybole. There was an 8-5 split with the eight going over whilst the five went round. Regular readers can mull over who was in each group.
The five were back at the Greenside by quarter past one, having covered seven miles, whilst the eight arrived about twenty minutes later having done an extra mile. A pleasant hour was spent to finish off a good day out.
P.S. This year’s Ooters’ pantomime has been changed to Snow White and the Nine Dwarfs.
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