Dunure to Culzean 23 July

Alan, Allan, Davie Mc, Gus, Johnny, Malcolm, Paul, Peter, Rex

The fine weather continued as we met at Dunure for our walk to Culzean Castle and back. This was the first time, as far as your scribe can remember, that we have walked from Dunure in a southerly direction as the ‘usual’ route starts at Maidens and ends up at Dunure.

We normally go the other way

The first part of the walk did look and feel different as we climbed the bits we normally went down and vice versa and it added a different slant to our journey. Glad to say, the path through the long grass had been strimmed and the beach was made in about 45 minutes. Coffee was called for immediately and no-one objected as the day was glorious, although the views were a bit hazy.

The tide was on its way out so there was no difficulty in reaching Culzean.  Davie was right in as much as we arrived there 2 hours after setting off.

This is what it's all about

After lunch Allan and Davie decided to set off on the return journey straight away whilst the rest went to the book shop for a browse and then for a coffee. We are glad to report that Gus bought some books, but let himself down by forgetting to purchase the necessary crayons. Maybe next time!

The view still takes some beating

The walk back along the beach was helped by the fact that the weather had become a bit overcast, but by the time we had all joined up again at the top of the path leading up from the beach, the sun was out again in all its glory.

FRT was taken at the Dunure Inn where we manoeuvred the picnic benches into the shade for our comfort. Our pleasure was only partly disrupted by some wee yappie dugs who, to give them the benefit of the doubt, were suffering in the heat. They should have taken a lead from Holly, who lay and rested in the shade after her exercise and never made a sound.

Another good day out!