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East Lodge to New Abbey

March 7, 2010

Margaret sits on the log bench she had, minutes before, destroyed. Luckily no one was physically injured, though Mike was forced to move more quickly than he is usually does. A good walk. It was on good forest paths and … Continue reading →

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Screel

February 28, 2010

4.79 miles,  2hr 8min,      326m Nice weather (no rain), but a little wet underfoot….but this is D&G. We set off with the aim following the forest track up and coming back through the “enchanted forest” section. I would normally have … Continue reading →

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New abbey to mabie forest

February 21, 2010

12.4 miles     Total Ascent 388m     Time 3:32:18 walking, 20 mins resting. Sun, snow, blue then grey foreboding skies, but no rain. Another interesting walk. It was nice to expand beyond Mabie. I have no idea why I got … Continue reading →

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Glenmidge

February 14, 2010

7.74 miles, 315m ascent,      2h 18m. I thought the pace was just too fast for comfort, but Elaine informed me it couldn’t have been too fast.. because I could still talk. Good walking weather, but too misty for proper photos. … Continue reading →

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Mabie Forest (Dreaded Brown Walk)

February 7, 2010

6.67 miles     total ascent 290m             2 hours The dreaded brown walk, not particularly long but enough to work up a thirst. Despite being a bit steep in one part, the brown walk has always … Continue reading →

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Cairnsmore of Carsphairn

December 19, 2009

7.4 miles 3h 45m 690m ascent This started as a clear, blue skied slightly frosty day. It seemed ideal for walking. The field with cows that two months earlier had been a quagmire of mud and excrement was now frozen. … Continue reading →

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Cairnkinna

December 6, 2009

This walk started with blue sky and became gradually more overcast, but I managed to be off the hill before the heavens fully opened. The route was easy enough to follow. Firstly up the path towards Woodend Farmhouse, then up … Continue reading →

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Bishop Forest Hill

November 15, 2009

The day started at Mabie forest car park. No one else had turned up. Then my phone rang. Everyone else was at Ae forest. Chinese whispers had corrupted my message. It was too late to join them at Ae so … Continue reading →

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