Another wonderful day, mostly on good grassy tracks, with the final section along the valley, passing the old mining ruins into the highest village in Scotland. Some great views during the day and no rain, but a bitter wind towards the end.
Date: 2013-05-04
Start: Sanquhar Finish: Wanlockhead
Distance: 8.7 mls, 14.00 km
Height Gain: 2000 ft, 609.6 m
Start Time: 09:30 End Time: 13:00
Duration: 03:30
Ave Speed: 2.5 mph
Region: Southern Uplands
Route Description: Sanquhar, Cow's Wynd, Lochburn Bridge, Coupland Knowe, Cogshead, Highmill Knowe, Wanlock Water, Wanlockhead
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Walking with: Alone
Long Distance Path: Southern Upland Way
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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
Walk Name: Wanlockhead to Beattock
Date: 2013-05-05
Distance: 20.9 mls, 33.64 km
Height Gain: 3700 ft, 1127.8 m