Twenty seven Strollers turned out for a circular walk starting at
Gullane’s Goose Green, all suitably attired for cold and windy conditions. With
temperatures of around 16C and 17C, it was soon time to start shedding the
jackets and fleeces!
Working our way down to the beach and then up and down the dunes it
seemed more like a roller coaster ride than a stroll. The views over Gullane Point
and the beaches back towards Gullane and Muirfield were wonderful.
Having reached the Point, it was along by Gullane Number one golf
course whilst doing our best to annoy the lady golfers as we talked in stage
whispers as we passed by. Skirting the other Gullane golf courses we went into
the Aberlady Nature Park and stopped for a bit of lunch, whilst watching all
the other ramblers go by. It seemed we’d hit rush hour. It was also good to
watch a rambler negotiate the electric fence without getting a shock. He’d obviously
practiced his technique.
Going on, we passed quite a few toads trying to cross the path as well
as spotting deer and hearing the many birds nesting in the grass and around the
bay. Crossing the wooden bridge at Aberlady Bay, which looked as if a few spars
could do with being replaced, we stopped to use the facilities before walking
back along the road following the John Muir path to Luffness Golf course. Following
the path along the side of it and then round the edge of Gullane Number three
course, we passed near to the ruins of Saltcoats Castle back to Gullane and the
end of the walk.
Our thanks to Ronnie and George for scouting the walk and organising
such a wonderful day weather wise.
