Tag Archives: scotland

335 Troon to Irvine

There’s a fretful wildness to the weather, and my umbrella bobs and bounces. Continue reading

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334pm Ayr to Troon

A walk of contrasts. Lonely beaches and industrial zones. Continue reading

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333 Maidens to Dunure to Ayr

I conquer a couple of castles, but am defeated by the incoming tide. Continue reading

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332 Girvan to Maidens

A lonely shore to the Turnberry golf course. Continue reading

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331 Ballantrae to Girvan

I fall in love with Ailsa Craig, and meet a snake in the grass. Continue reading

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318 Isle of Whithorn to Port William

I enjoy a cow-free walk over stunning cliffs, discover a saintly cave, and admire a memorial to an otter. Continue reading

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311 Kirkcudbright to Brighouse Bay

Bluebell woods and beautiful bays. But I end up wracked with guilt… Continue reading

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310 am Dundrennan through MOD ranges

I walk through a Danger Area, past rusty tanks and a newly erected target. Continue reading

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308 am Auchencairn (Torr Point)

I spot a red squirrel and a Tar Pot on Torr Point. Continue reading

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305 pm Sandyhills to Rockcliffe

Beautiful coastal landscape. First a sandy beach, then gorse covered cliffs. Continue reading

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