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Loch Trool Circuit

June 7, 2009

A 5 miler around Loch Trool on a sunny but cool day. The dogs had trouble with some of the wooden bridges and could not quite grasp the use of a kissing gate. Lynn refused to push Bruce’s Stone, presumably … Continue reading →

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Dalbeattie to Colvend

June 6, 2009

A nice easy stroll through the woods on forest tracks. There are no steep hills and the total ascent is just 159m. There were several watering holes for the dogs but unfortunately there were also opportunities for them to get … Continue reading →

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Hearts & Heroes

May 16, 2009

The big day! 29 miles of the Southern Upland Way, 10 hours, 1100m ascent An early start since the event kicked off at 7am. David had stayed overnight in a tent, as had Elaine’s sister. When the rest of us … Continue reading →

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Dumfries to Lochfoot

May 3, 2009

 16 miles     4 hours 45 mins     Total ascent 226m Pleasant walk with lots of lambs and calves, mounted damsels in (minimal) distress and even an orange-tipped butterfly. (Another Margaret walk) The cycle track from near the A701/A75 junction then … Continue reading →

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East Lodge to Mabie

April 26, 2009

20.1 miles     6 hours 10 mins     Max elevation 326m total ascent 700m Fantastic walk. I’ve broken the 20 mile barrier! Shame there wasn’t enough milk for hot chocolate. The forestry have tracks from East Lodge, between Mainsriddle and … Continue reading →

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Margaret’s Mabie Special

April 19, 2009

18.2 miles     5 hours 40 mins     Max elevation 192m but total ascent 642m A good walk at what I would regard as a blistering pace. I was certainly flagging at the end and if we had gone further … Continue reading →

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Traquair to Gala

April 13, 2009

12.7 miles 4 hours 50 mins   523 m Three miles of ascent at the beginning really does take it out of you, but there are many miles of downhill to recover. The hill from Yair then gets you at … Continue reading →

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Cairnsmore of Dee and Benniguinea

April 5, 2009

9.5 miles 5 hours 30 mins 484m Surely these nine miles are worth 15? Was it a walk from hell? Not really, it could have been worse, but enjoyment was sadly lacking in the ascent. I found myself thinking “If … Continue reading →

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