ST MUNGO'S SPONSORED WALK SATURDAY, 9th JUNE 2018 This year, we are back in Peebleshire following a part-circular, return route between Cardrona and Innerleithen, covering a total return distance of approximately 7 miles. From Cardrona’s (former) railway station we’ll follow the line of the (former) railway passing through the residential area and SE along the Tweed Valley to the south end of Glenormiston Farm road; NE up that road, crossing the A72 and on up to join - and continuing SE up and along - the woodland track leading to Innerleithen’s wireless transmissions mast site (impressive view down the Tweed Valley); then down the site access road and into Innerleithen. We will leave Innerleithen by the Traquair road turning off at, and proceeding westwards along, the north bank of the Tweed to where it converges with the railway track; then following the track back to Cardrona. Since the Glenormiston Farm road and first part of the woodland track steadily,’ ‘rise and the surface of the latter can be quite up,’ this part of the route might ‘churned overtax those who are as fit as they used to be.’ They (and they might well be in ‘not the majority!) can continue along the railway track all the way into Innerleithen (only 1/5th mile shorter distance) where the two groups can rendezvous. With the exception of of the woodland track, the walking surfaces are very good. However, irrespective of which route is followed, stout footwear is recommended and, unless the local forecast is 'guaranteeing' fair weather, bring a waterproof. On Saturday 9th June, meet at the of the Church at 9.50 am. As transport will be needed to get to Cardrona, walkers with cars and able to offer lifts please let Ian or Moira Dickson know a.s.a.p., to ensure that any logistical problems can be identified and resolved in advance. As usual, bring a packed lunch and some cash (it is just possible that, on the way back home, we might feel like stopping off somewhere for some ‘refreshment’). Any queries ? - contact Ian or Dickson, at Church or Telephone 0131 440 2019.
ST MUNGO'S SPONSORED WALK SATURDAY, 9th JUNE 2018 This year, we are back in Peebleshire following a part-circular, return route between Cardrona and Innerleithen, covering a total return distance of approximately 7 miles. From Cardrona’s (former) railway station we’ll follow the line of the (former) railway passing through the residential area and SE along the Tweed Valley to the south end of Glenormiston Farm road; NE up that road, crossing the A72 and on up to join - and continuing SE up and along - the woodland track leading to Innerleithen’s wireless transmissions mast site (impressive view down the Tweed Valley); then down the site access road and into Innerleithen. We will leave Innerleithen by the Traquair road turning off at, and proceeding westwards along, the north bank of the Tweed to where it converges with the railway track; then following the track back to Cardrona. Since the Glenormiston Farm road and first part of the woodland track ‘rise steadily,’ and the surface of the latter can be quite ‘churned up,’ this part of the route might overtax those who are ‘not as fit as they used to be.’ They (and they might well be in the majority!) can continue along the railway track all the way into Innerleithen (only 1/5th mile shorter distance) where the two groups can rendezvous. With the exception of of the woodland track, the walking surfaces are very good. However, irrespective of which route is followed, stout footwear is recommended and, unless the local forecast is 'guaranteeing' fair weather, bring a waterproof. On Saturday 9th June, meet at the of the Church at 9.50 am. As transport will be needed to get to Cardrona, walkers with cars and able to offer lifts please let Ian or Moira Dickson know a.s.a.p., to ensure that any logistical problems can be identified and resolved in advance. As usual, bring a packed lunch and some cash (it is just possible that, on the way back home, we might feel like stopping off somewhere for some ‘refreshment’). Any queries ? - contact Ian or Dickson, at Church or Telephone 0131 440 2019.