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This was Marilyn number 57 and one of the easier ones, I had a small window of opportunity whilst Mrs F was away down south, so I contacted George and he was up for a little leg stretch. However George being one of Fife's top bowlers was practicing in the morning so we agreed to head off after lunch - also saves having to carry any food in the rucksack.
We arrived at the car park in Traquair - which isn't too well signposted, mainly because we drove past it and had to do a 180.
The car park is at the back of the community centre and the Southern Upland Way runs right next to the car park.
Car park very quiet, George just getting his clobber together
Making sure we are heading in the right direction
The way ahead, nice gentle ascent
Looking back, Innerleithen on the right
Looking NW, Innerleithen again with the River Tweed winding it's way towards Berwick (eventually)
Path looks kind of muddy but it wasn't
Looking back again
Point of Resolution explanation
Even a bench for a sit down, I opted to stand as it was wet
Typical Borders scenery
George taking in the views
Not far now
We didn't see any
On the summit now
The summit is a meeting point for umpteen paths coming from all directions
Only spotted one windfarm
George striding out on the descent now
We never even spotted the slate cemetry (for horses) on the way up
This little walk turned out to be one of the easier outings, the 400m of ascent is just a steady never ending gradual climb all on a good path. Thanks to George for his company and for driving me, my turn next.
