Donald 672m
I was intending to go on a group walk today but I had a horrendous sleep, unusual for me, and got up feeling rather washed out. Rather than potentially hinder the group I decided on a solo trip to Durisdeer and go up the Donald, Wedder Hill.
I knew when I started that this was going to be hard going and it was, biorhythms or what but my body was not really up for this walk.
The Kirk is creepy enough |
I parked at the Kirk, walked back down the road until the last house then turned left and followed the track heading to Glenaggart until you cross a burn.
Scarred hillside |
The track twists and winds its way upwards, constantly and unrelentingly climbing for just over an hour. I was feeling it and took frequent advantage of the views to give myself an excuse to take small breathers.
Zoomed Drumlanrig Castle |
To my left the top of Black Hill appears and further behind the Lowther hills with the radar ball standing out against a blue sky instead of last weeks grey.
Golf ball on Lowther Hill |
Straightforward track to follow |
It has taken me just over the hour and I am flanking Scawd Law with the track to Wedder hill straight ahead.
Wedder Hill view before descent |
Wind turbines en masse |
Weather front coming my way |
Too cold to have lunch here so now a leisurely stroll back the same track taking in the views, map out to check future walks. Not one soul to talk to but I did think I spotted someone on top of Ballencleugh Law.
Patchwork grouse moor hills |
Partridge feeding pods all around |
Queensberry Marbles |
Ascent: 2270ft (692m)
Time: 3.33
Distance: 7.27m (11.7km)
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