Scolty Hill

[KatTai]

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Zena has been in season and this is the first week where we haven't had to be careful of where we walk and she can be off-lead, so headed up Scolty Hill having seen the monument from Kerloch. Rather than taking a direct route up the hill, we followed the March Route (red markers) through the forest to reach the steep track up to the top of Scolty Hill where there were two view finders as well as a trig point and of course the monument. There are metal stairs inside to go up to the top, but as I had the dogs with me I didn't go up. From here, we extended our walk following the wide, well-made track downhill to reach another track with a signpost and heading to the right around the hill. There were signs of cattle around, and I spotted them across on the opposite slope so far enough away for me not to be too concerned but it was clear from the cow pats and hoof prints that they do use the track. The track looped round rejoining the March trail (can continue straight on back to the car park) which we again followed to return to the car park. It was a pleasant walk and though there were a few other cars in the car park we only came across a handful of people on the walk, enough to give Zena a bit of practice at not running over to people, sitting to let people pass and passing people at heel, which she did nicely. She also did an instant recall when a horse and rider appeared not far ahead of us (but going a different way) - phew!

Zena learning to pose

At the top of Scolty Hill

Summit fun

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