A Walk along the River Esk

Today's Wednesday walk had us on the 9.25am Service Bus from Langholm to Canonbie which arrived bang on time in the Market Place. If it had been yesterday we would have had to wait almost all day as the road was blocked a mile north of Langholm. Within 30 minutes of setting off from Canonbie we bumped into these 2 gentlemen and their dog. They were improving the river bank for fishers as they were committee members of the new Esk Fishing Asssociation. This was set up last year and their first year has been very successful as they have 150 members and a waiting list for new ones. The Association has done a great job and long may they flourish as it is bringing visitors to the area. During the autumn season Gaye and I met a group of Fishers from Linconshire fishing the Deed Nook Pool and they had decided to spend the week on the Esk instead of going up north to the Tay and they had a great week with each of them landing at least one salmon and the weather had been superb. They were very lucky getting one of the few good weeks last year.

Spot the Spelling Mistake



Lunch was in this wee fishing hut near Irving House and a chance for Tom to have 40 winks.

The nicest part of the walk is the mile stretch of the river near Irving House as it involves a well managed pathway on the river bank with several excellent places to stop and watch the river wildlife.

The meeting of the Tarras River and the Esk. At this point the Tarras looks fairly insignificant but it hides the true character of this wonderful river.