Biggar to Crawford. 17.82 miles, 2,418 ft of elevation, 25,947 steps.
After yesterday’s road marathon, today was much more interesting as I hiked over Crannies Hill, Duncangill head and past Cowgill upper reservoir. The day started fine and then turned to a ‘soft rain’ (as described by my one and only interaction today). When I then started heading off the main track the weather gradually got worse until it was a full on drenching.
These are the four selfies that clearly show the gradual deterioration in weather and the smile that disappears with it.
However , it was a lovely walk and very satisfying. This route was planned last minute in Glasgow with Kate and was a necessary detour to sort out accommodation last night.
Tonight’s rest is in Crawford which seems very much a village that time forgot. The main Virgin train line rushes through but it has no station. It Is just off the A74M, no pub and the only sign of life is a truckers stop (which I am in now) which is showing the Sweeney on an old square TV. It would be a great setting for an episode of inspector Morse. “There’s been a murder’. Perhaps in the dodgy toilet/shower block with its peeling paint and hand towel that’s not been washed for months.
Ironically the sun has now come out and I can see on top of the hills the wind farm that I walked through in the clouds.
Time for an early night I think…….
Keep it up John, the blog is looking great too, I’m enjoying reading it!
Thanks Charlie – it gives me something to do in the evenings…… hope to see you in Bristol!!