It’s A Plan, of sorts.
It remains tentative, though bookings have been made. We head for Kirkcudbrightshire, where we have a seasonal pitch for the Winter booked until 31st March.
- Depart Sanday Saturday October 24th on the evening boat. Stock up at Tesco. Sleep at Brodgar
- Sunday 25th morning ferry from Stromness to Scrabster, breakfast and dog walking at Sibster. Thence to Brahan Estate for the night, meet with BiL and SiL and Dog for afternoon/evening walking
- Monday 26th to Huntly via Elgin (M&S Simply Food shopping) Clashmach Hill (4.5 miles)
- Tuesday 27th stay at Huntly, Mr Snail to Aberdeen via bus for hospital appointment. Me and Nell most likely on a short riverside walk
- Wednesday 28th to Balmoral Castle for overnighting in car park. Do the Royal Cairns walk (6 miles)
- Thursday 29th Down the road via Braemar Riverside walk (3.25 miles) to Glenshee for overnight in the big car park. Do some or all of the Cairnwell Munros walk (up to 8.25 miles) today or tomorrow morning
- Friday 30th to Taste Perthshire for overnighting via Pitlochry for a Chinese Takeaway and The Enchanted Forest at Faskally.
- Saturday 1st October onward to Anstruther for two nights at the Silverdyke Caravan park, calling at Scotland’s Secret Bunker en route. Anstruther Fish Bar for supper. Coastal path walk circa 3.5 miles
- Sunday, 2nd a Michelin-starred retirement celebration dinner for two at The Cellar. Coastal path walk circa 3.5 miles
- Monday 3rd to Lanark to overnight at New Lanark Mills. Walking by the Clyde to the falls (3.75 miles) and then the Visitor Centre and Mill Shop.
- Tuesday 4th arrive Kippford
Should be a good trip! Walk lengths are the minimum that we hope to do. Nice weather and a good night’s sleep may extend any walk.
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