Thursday 25 September 2014

Falls of Clyde 24 September



Alan, Allan, Davie C, Gus, Kenny, Jimmy, Johnny, Malcolm, Paul


View point on the way up to New Lanark
Soon be time for coffee!

New Lanark
The overnight rain had given way to a bright, fresh autumn morning as we assembled at Kirkfieldbank for our walk up to the Falls of Clyde. With memories still fresh from last week, tick bites provided a source of discussion as we made the initial climb up to the Clyde Walkway. Paul assured us that Lyme Disease was not an issue as the bites causing this formed a sort of bullseye pattern. His were more like a clock face and reckoned he had been bitten by tick tocks!
The flow was a mere dribble
Anyway, there were gasps when Jimmy, leading, indicated the path to be taken. However, the general consensus was that, on this occasion, he was right and that no curtilages would be violated. The walking was pleasant and time was taken at the various view points as we made our way up to New Lanark where coffee was taken.
The view upstream from the dam
Continuing up past the power station we could not help but draw comparisons about the low level of water compared to previous encounters. It was suggested that it would be worth watching if one of our number was to go over the falls in a barrel. When Davie’s name was unanimously agreed, Johnny said that a firkin would suffice. Davie’s reply was something like, ‘I might be daft, but I’m no firkin stupid!’
Lunch was taken just after midday on the pathway at the far side of the dam before the circuit was completed and the cars were reached.
Downstream from the dam
As much of a waterfall as we could see today
FRT was taken at the Black Bull in Darvel where George was treated like a long lost son.
Another fine day out!

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