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A King, a Queen, 2 Knights & a Pawn on Bishop Hill.

A King, a Queen, 2 Knights & a Pawn on Bishop Hill.


Postby Johnny Corbett » Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:07 am

Route description: Bishop Hill circular from Holl Reservoir

Sub 2000' hills included on this walk: Bishop Hill

Date walked: 08/09/2013

Time taken: 2.3 hours

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Did this one with Kim, Claire and her two cousins, Flynn and Coll. Had originally started from Easter Balgedie but a sign warning of danger to walkers and cyclists at the farm put paid to that route. Yes i should have continued but have heard what Fife farmers can be like and didn't want any aggro with the kids being there so we went back to the car and drove to Kinnesswood. We eventually found a spot to leave the car then though a gate and a path which lead us to the steep path that climbs the hillside. It was here i recognised a walkhighland member from walk reports. It was Jockstar and his partner Suehowfar and their wee dog, sorry forgot the dogs name. We walked and chatted with them for a bit before Kim and i had to leave to catch the kids as they stormed ahead. Once we were up we followed the path to Bishop Hill and then returned towards the radar and the top there. We then made our way back down to the car, stopping off at Leven Larder for a treat for everyone.
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Re: A King, a Queen, 2 Knights & a Pawn on Bishop Hill.

Postby Valerie » Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:17 am

Lovely pics Jonny, looks like you all had a great day :D It's years since I've been up Bishop Hill, think it's time for a return visit. Wee Cameron can probably manage this now :D You should have popped in by for a coffee, we're not far from there. Hopefully catch up with you both soon :D
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Re: A King, a Queen, 2 Knights & a Pawn on Bishop Hill.

Postby The Rodmiester » Sun Sep 15, 2013 5:13 pm

Looks like you and the family had a good day out there JC. I did the same as you, headed for the big parking area beside the school at Kinneswood.
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Re: A King, a Queen, 2 Knights & a Pawn on Bishop Hill.

Postby Collaciotach » Sun Sep 15, 2013 6:29 pm

Are Fife farmers really that bad ? :lol:
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Re: A King, a Queen, 2 Knights & a Pawn on Bishop Hill.

Postby Johnny Corbett » Mon Sep 16, 2013 7:32 pm

Valerie wrote:Lovely pics Jonny, looks like you all had a great day :D It's years since I've been up Bishop Hill, think it's time for a return visit. Wee Cameron can probably manage this now :D You should have popped in by for a coffee, we're not far from there. Hopefully catch up with you both soon :D
Thanks Val, i'm sure the wee fellow will manage this fine. We might do Benarty Hill on 6th of October as kids want to visit the nature centre there. Come along if you're both free. :D
The Rodmiester wrote:Looks like you and the family had a good day out there JC. I did the same as you, headed for the big parking area beside the school at Kinneswood.
Thanks Rod we all had a great day especially the kids when they found my family pack of Maltesers :shock:
Collaciotach wrote:Are Fife farmers really that bad ? :lol:
Only what i've read Colla :crazy:
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Re: A King, a Queen, 2 Knights & a Pawn on Bishop Hill.

Postby Jockstar » Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:28 am

Good to meet you all in our back yard and nice to be recognised! :D It was a good day to see the views across to Loch Leven and the Ochils.
Must get out more often but its handy having Bishops Hill as our own wee playground and maybe we will get back onto the bigger hills next year. :)
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Re: A King, a Queen, 2 Knights & a Pawn on Bishop Hill.

Postby Johnny Corbett » Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:27 pm

Jockstar wrote:Good to meet you all in our back yard and nice to be recognised! :D It was a good day to see the views across to Loch Leven and the Ochils.
Must get out more often but its handy having Bishops Hill as our own wee playground and maybe we will get back onto the bigger hills next year. :)
Thanks Brian, was nice to meet you both as well. Hope to do more of the hills around this area with the kids so could well bump into you both again. Good luck getting back out on the bigger ones but in the meantime Bishop Hills a good wee training ground four you. Cheers :D
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Re: A King, a Queen, 2 Knights & a Pawn on Bishop Hill.

Postby Valerie » Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:27 pm

Thanks Val, i'm sure the wee fellow will manage this fine. We might do Benarty Hill on 6th of October as kids want to visit the nature centre there. Come along if you're both free.

Will keep that in mind Jonny, Benarty is a lovely wee hill, Cameron would love to go back up. Bod has your mobile so will let you know what we're up to :)
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Re: A King, a Queen, 2 Knights & a Pawn on Bishop Hill.

Postby Valerie » Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:29 pm

Thanks Val, i'm sure the wee fellow will manage this fine. We might do Benarty Hill on 6th of October as kids want to visit the nature centre there. Come along if you're both free.

Will keep that in mind Jonny, Benarty is a lovely wee hill, Cameron would love to go back up. Bod has your mobile so will let you know what we're up to :)
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