A long day, with too much road and forestry track for my liking, followed by a final few miles of boggy, churned up cattle pasture. The highlight was Craig Aire Fell, a superb hill with fantastic views, despite the three wind farms in sight from its summit.
Date: 2013-04-30
Start: New Luce Finish: Bargrennan
Distance: 19.2 mls, 30.90 km
Height Gain: 1900 ft, 579.1 m
Start Time: 08:15 End Time: 15:10
Duration: 06:55
Ave Speed: 2.8 mph
Region: Southern Uplands
Route Description: New Luce, Balmurrie, Knockniehourie, Laggangarn, Craig Aire Fell, Darloskine Bridge, Knowe, Hill of Ochiltree, Bargrennan
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Walking with: Alone
Long Distance Path: Southern Upland Way
Link to full Walk Report: https://lonewalker.net/my-long-distance-walks/southern-upland-way-2013/day-three/
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5034 - Craigairie Fell [Craig Airie Fell] (1053 ft)
13532 - Hill of Ochiltree (603 ft)
TP2507 - Craigairie Fell (Good condition)
TP5209 - Ochiltree (Good condition)
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Walk Name: Stranraer to New Luce
Date: 2013-04-29
Distance: 14.7 mls, 23.66 km
Height Gain: 1200 ft, 365.8 m
Walk Name: Bargrennan to St. Johns Town of Dalry
Date: 2013-05-01
Distance: 24.1 mls, 38.79 km
Height Gain: 2800 ft, 853.4 m