The Three Lowthers
Route: Green Lowther and Lowther Hill, Wanlockhead
Fionas: Green Lowther
Donalds: East Mount Lowther, Green Lowther, Lowther Hill
Date walked: 12/07/2020
Time taken: 3 hours
Distance: 11.5km
Ascent: 541m
First proper hill walk since lockdown began. The first section follows the Southern Upland Way almost all of the way to Lowther Hill.
The path was broad and dry, making for pleasant walking.
There were a couple of walkers with their exuberant dog, an attractive Hungarian breed whose exact name escapes me. (? Wire haired Vizsla). They can just be seen in the photograph below. Apart from them, I saw one other walker and about 8 cyclists on the route.
Fortunately I snapped out of my reverie. Who knows what evils slumber in the Great Orb?
Excellent views all around, marred by the extensive wind farms, which I haven't included in the photos if I could help it.
The path leaves the road and descends to a bealach before rising to East Mount Lowther. There is a steep sided river valley on the left and spacious views open out on the right. This was my favourite part of the whole walk so don't be tempted to miss it out on your way back down.
The return journey to Wanlockhead was very straightforward. Overall an enjoyable half day in decent weather if you don't mind the obvious man made elements.
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