Seventeen Strollers met at Restoration Yard in the Dalkeith Country Park to have a stroll round the ‘old woods’ with its ancient oak trees. Some astute Strollers managed to park their cars for free as the card machines weren't working and they claimed to have no cash!
It was a lovely sunny day and a nice
temperature for walking under the trees. Following the path until the South Esk
met the North Esk, we turned and headed along towards the Montague Bridge built
in 1792 and named for the wife of the 3rd Duke of Buccleuch.
The path was a bit hillier in places
than possibly suggested, but only for short distances and a bit muddier in one
or two places after all the recent rain. Apologies to Moira C who was on her
first walk for a while.
An enjoyable break for lunch was taken
in front of Dalkeith Palace.
After lunch, we then followed the path
over the Montague Bridge and up to the path between Belwood and the Hermitage.
We turned left to follow the path down into the Belwood and along the line of
the Dean Burn. From there we headed back down the road to the car park and the
end of the walk where the call of Greggs in Dalkeith was a strong attraction
for some Strollers.
Thanks to Drew for organising the walk
on a lovely day with not too many puddles.
Hopefully it will as good on the next
walk.
