As I drove into Glen Afton the clouds were already very low covering most of Blackcraig Hill, not the best start.
Afton Dam |
The walk from car to cutting off to Alhang was 1.7miles and I lost count of the number of vehicles I had to stand aside for. To be fair nobody tried to chase me away and I got plenty of waves from the drivers for standing aside.
It is not just turbine construction but pylon construction as well so a hive of activity.
Firebreak track |
Sheepfold |
Afton reservoir from Alwhat |
Alhang ahead |
Afton reservoir from Alhang |
Cairnsmore of Carsphairn |
As I stood and looked around, taking it all in, the magnitude of the active construction was mesmerising. Vehicles, people and cranes were moving all over in all directions. I hate the things but I can appreciate the employment and money to the economy.
However, as I looked to Windy Standard I realised that although getting there was ok my descent was going to be through many layers of active construction. Every hilltop seemed covered. I admit I lost heart. It can be left to another day, a few years away, when all this work is completed.
Sphagnum steps |
I then had a very pleasant descent alongside the Afton Water. Rugged moorland but surprisingly little noise, only the odd sheep and raven, very tranquil indeed. Steps of vivid green sphagnum moss, the likes of which I have not seen before, invite you to step on them but only if you wanted a wet foot.
I came around the west side of Lagower Hill and arrived back at the sheepfold and then back to the car stepping aside for the many convoys.
Typical hilltop |
There is a never a bad walk and this was fine. Shorter than intended but I will be back.
Time: 3hr 20
Ascent: 1313ft
Distance: 7.39m
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