Maisie appears to tell me it’s time to get up. A woodland track should take me back to the sea, but the path becomes progressively more overgrown until I’m wading through chest high ferns, finding myself at the edge of […]
Day 125: Culzean Castle to Ayr Read More »
The bus from Stranraer only runs every two hours and I’ve a long hike today, so make sure to catch the first bus. Less than a mile out of town, it shudders to a halt. “First time in 30 years”
Day 124: Ballantrae to Culzean Castle Read More »
The dawn chorus wakes me around 4am. I have the luxury of a light pack today as I’m camping here for two nights. The Loch Ryan Coastal Path is easy to follow to the new ferry port at Cairnryan. Stranraer
Day 123: Stranraer to Ballantrae Read More »
Hiking round the north of The Rhins is a challenge. The coastal path is still under development, so most walkers choose an inland route. It’s also a huge distance round to Stranraer, including the busy A718. I’ve planned a compromise
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The Rhins are so lush, with endless rolling green hills, each topped with a wind turbine, whirring round on another blustery day. I can’t help thinking of telly tubby land. Quiet roads lead to Clanyard, before heading cross-country to Port
Day 121: Mull of Galloway to Portpatrick Read More »
The plan for the week is to hike round the hammer-headed Rhins of Galloway before following the Ayrshire Coastal Path north to Ardrossan, where there is a good rail connection to Glasgow. It’s challenging but will allow me to return
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