The best day of the Southern Upland Way so far, with some wonderful views and a couple of good climbs. Done in mostly fine weather too. The path today was better on the whole. The highlight had to be Benbrack with its sandstone arch and some expansive views, but even the lower level walking was across moorland.
Date: 2013-05-02
Start: St. Johns Town of Dalry Finish: Nether Holm of Dalquhairn
Distance: 15.9 mls, 25.59 km
Height Gain: 2900 ft, 883.9 m
Start Time: 09:10 End Time: 16:00
Duration: 06:50
Ave Speed: 2.4 mph
Region: Southern Uplands
Route Description: St. Johns Town of Dalry, Knowhead of Ardoch, Earlstoun Burn, Old Hill of Mackilston, Culmark Hill, Stroanpatrick, Manquhill Hill, Benbrack, Cairn Hill, Coranbae Hill, Altry Burn, Nether Holm of Dalquhairn
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Walking with: Alone
Long Distance Path: Southern Upland Way
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TP1316 - Benbrack (Good condition)
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
Walk Name: Nether Holm of Dalquhairn to Sanquhar
Date: 2013-05-03
Distance: 13.8 mls, 22.21 km
Height Gain: 1400 ft, 426.7 m