Day 14, Brechin to Scurdie Ness (Montrose)
A grey morning that started to rain as I packed up my tent, unfortunately wet, but it cleared up after an hour or so and it was a pleasant, warm, day.
 |
| a glimpse of Kinaird Castle |
Not much to say about today's walk really. There was a short stretch on the main road from Brechin to the locked gate at Kinaird Park which was easily climbed.
 |
| The stables behind Kinaird Castle |
I was walking with John Sanderson who had also stayed at Brechin campsite and we continued through the park and past the castle to the nearest exit which unfortunately had an unclimbable gate.
 |
| Montrose Harbour |
A short detour then took us to the road for the walk to the main road. At the main road John went a different way to his finish at Elephant Rock and I continued towards Ferryden.
 |
| Fishermen's cottages Ferryden |
There is a Scottish Wildlife Trust visitor centre and look out for bird watching on the Montrose Basin which advertised coffee. I didn't take much persuasion!
 |
| Scurdie Ness Lighthouse |
Out to Scurdie Ness on the road through the old fishing village and then the path to the Lighthouse.
 |
| TGO cairn |
There is a cairn at the point that commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Challenge in 2005 which makes it a good finishing point.
 |
| Mouth of the South Esk |
The dolphins were feeding in the river mouth and I sat on a convenient bench and watched them for a while before retracing my steps to the main road for the walk into Montrose.
 |
| Montrose Rail bridge |
 |
| Central Montrose |
The Park Hotel was full of Challengers old an new discussing their exploits over the last fortnight and I checked into my room to prepare for a good night tonight.
 |
| Challenge Dinner |
No comments:
Post a Comment