Crawford to Moffat. 18.88 miles, 1,470 ft of elevation, 26,893 steps
What a fabulous day. From the word go the day has been stunning sunshine and finally I have seen Scotland in its finest. I had made my own trail today and was unsure of the Roman road that I had plotted through both arable farmland and wooded forestry plantations. It was shown as clear on the ordnance survey maps and they were certainly easily identifiable but boy were they tough going. It was remote, hard work and very wet under foot……
The lack of any defined path made the going slow. Highlights? I saw a caterpillar (the only interaction I had until Moffat) and walked past a ‘ROMAN LOOKOUT’. I think the photo does it justice….. although perhaps this was not the original.
I eventually met up with the Annandale way path and to celebrate took a photo of my rucksack. It was so nice i sat down next to the rucksack and had a halfback hour snooze. First nap of the trip – it was lovely so let hope it’s not the last.
On finally getting to Moffat I had a well earned pint. The plan was to then do a quick bit of clothes washing and relax before meeting Mum and Dad. However I met a lovely couple John and Sandra (and their dog) and stayed a bit longer than planned. What a fantastic couple, a genuine highlight of the trip. It’s great to talk to people about why I am doing this walk and makes the whole enterprise worthwhile. Good on you John and Sandra, thanks for engaging with the guy in the T-shirt, and enjoy spending that pension.
To end a perfect day, I then had a lovely meal with my parents this evening- they will be joining me as we complete the last few days in Scotland following the river Annan. England here we come…..
So pleased you’ve had a ‘fabulous’ sunshiny day! ❤️ xxx
Delighted you’ve finally had some good weather. I was feeling so guilty on San Francisco! – believe that and you will believe anything! Hope your feet are coping ok and will sort out joining you at some point.
Bet those beers taste good at the end of each day.
Just finished a walk with Dad. I think he found it tough but talking politics made the miles just disappear…. yes, the beers taste fantastic although most Saya’s after 3/4 I am ready to sleep. Will be in better practice when you join don’t worry…..
You deserve a bit of sunshine – really enjoying the trip with you – keep on going!
Thanks Paul. Dry today as well so things are looking up….
Brilliant John, love reading your blog xxxxxxx Regards to your Mum and Dad, England here you come……