A fine, if somewhat windy day, walking the Southern Upland Way. Some of the finest coastal walking I've done, along the first few miles to lighthouse. I think Portpatrick is the best start to a long distance path I've done yet.
Date: 2013-04-28
Start: Portpatrick Finish: Stranraer
Distance: 11.5 mls, 18.51 km
Height Gain: 1500 ft, 457.2 m
Start Time: 09:50 End Time: 15:30
Duration: 05:40
Ave Speed: 2.0 mph
Region: Southern Uplands
Route Description: Portpatrick, Port Mora, Portamaggie, Killantringan, Mulloch Hill, Ochtrelure, Stranraer
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Walking with: Alone
Long Distance Path: Southern Upland Way
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13603 - Killantringan Fell (495 ft)
TP4192 - Killantringan (Good condition)
Walk Name: Fiendsdale
Date: 2013-04-20
Distance: 10.1 mls, 16.25 km
Height Gain: 1500 ft, 457.2 m
Walk Name: Stranraer to New Luce
Date: 2013-04-29
Distance: 14.7 mls, 23.66 km
Height Gain: 1200 ft, 365.8 m