Category: Graham/Donald
Height: n/a
Another super day out and excellent walk today with the Ayr OIR. Wow these guys and gals go at a good rate and it made for a proper walking day.
We tramped one of the normal Glen Afton routes which I have covered before.
Taking a clockwise direction we ascended the highest hill of the day, Blackcraig first, summit in the clouds and cold was this a bad omen?
We then descended following the fence into the wet bog land before ascending Blacklorg and the clouds lifted. A solitary walker coming the opposite way but not close enough to talk to, his solitude broken by this bunch of old codgers.
We followed the dyke and the normal route across to Cannock Hill and then onto our fourth hill, Craigbraneoch. From here there was a new variation for me, a descent off the steep grassy eastern flanks heading to the farm. A good descent but great care required as many hidden holes to catch the unwary.
Overall a really good day out, weather played its part and the walking speed was fast enough but still allowed good chat and crack as we progressed.
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| Craigbraneoch |
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| Long view descent of Craigbraneoch |
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| Descent zoomed |
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| Glen Afton |
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| Looking back to Cannock Hill and Afton reservoir |
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| Trust this bridge or not? |
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| Initial ascent heading to Quintin Knowe |
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| Start |
Wildlife: Red Grouse; Meadow Pipit; Golden Plover.
Time: 4.44
Ascent: 731m
Distance: 12.7km
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