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Dumgoyne

Dumgoyne


Postby Irene4k » Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:32 pm

Date walked: 12/01/2012

Time taken: 2 hours

Distance: 5 km

Ascent: 427m

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On the approach, avoiding the local pheasants as I have dogs
Venturing into unknown territory courtesy of Walk Highlands - ended up having a scramble on all fours near the summit, not a pretty site. The dogs were more graceful. Note: update map reading skills.
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The next walk appears, Earl's Seat, for the following weekend weather permitting. Watch this space.
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The stone trig point thingy, dog's not impressed but I am
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It is getting awfully steep now and the dogs are laughing cos I'm on all fours as well
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My collie likes the view as I puff and pant uphill
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Looks like a very small hill :-)
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Re: Dumgoyne

Postby gammy leg walker » Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:57 pm

Its a steep wee bugger
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Re: Dumgoyne

Postby lomondwalkers » Sat Jan 14, 2012 11:46 pm

Dumgoyne is only about 20 mins away from me and I still haven't been up it, I'll have to change that very soon, looks an interesting wee hill 8)
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Re: Dumgoyne

Postby pollyh33 » Sun Jan 15, 2012 12:19 am

Oh nice wee report. Looks ideal for a short day out!

Thanks for posting. Dont worry about being on your hands and knees, thats my second default position. The first being on my rear end!!!
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