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Walking Group May 2025
by Tim Wright - 21:57 on 26 May 2025
Ten of us met at the Pickaquoy Centre on a beautiful Summer's day with light NE wind. We took 3 cars up to the top of Wideford Hill where the wind made it wise to wear a coat despite the bright sun. We headed north around the Hill to the Wideford Hill Cairn. Three people had not been before and went inside for a look while the rest of us sat and sunbathed. Then it was back up the hill by the southerly path, past the Cairn Car park. The views were wonderful in every direction but the slight haze meant that it was not possible to see Fair Isle, 60 miles north. It is possible on a more showery day when the air is clearer. Then we headed down the road to the Tractor path on the left towards the town. Just before the bottom of the path we took a right turn for 400 yards to my house. There my wife had coffee and cakes waiting to boost the sugar levels. After a rest we had a look around my garden which is coming into full plumage rather earlier than in other years due to the fantastic weather we have been having. We then set off and re-joined the tractor path down to the Sunnybank road. About 400 yards along this is the start of the Muddiesdale path on the right. This is a very pleasant walk among trees and alongside the Golf Course to end at the Picky Centre. In all, 4 !/4 miles of nice walking, wonderful views and full stomachs!
The next walk will be Friday June 27 th as I am away on holiday cruising around the Inner Hebrides in a month's time.
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