Out of the World and into Ae

Or walking day commenced with Coffee and Biscuits at the home of Hilary & Les Jack in the village of Ae. Just 3 weeks ago they were guests for the day of Tom, David & Alix in Barbados so we were invited to visit them before our walk. Just as we left the car at 7Stanes it started to rain but not heavily so we headed of on our walk. The Brown route was actually closed due to Forestry Operations but we just ignored that.

This lovely seat is next to the bridge that crosses the River Ae.

And this is the bridge. After crossing this bridge we took a wrong turning and headed for half a mile in the wrong direction. Tom and I argued for a while but it was the good sense of Peter that got us on the correct route again.  

This was the path through the Forest between 2 Forestry roads where the felling operations were happening. It made the path a bit tricky in places but nothing could deter these 3 old men and we managed without too much difficulty

This section of the path was covered in snow and mud but Friar Stothart bringing up the rear had a good stick to help him 

Back onto the river path beside the Ae and a lovely waterfall in the background. It was a lovely walk and we will do it again in the summer as it will be a great place to spot wildlife. Today was the first time for years I had seen a large flock of Lapwings and their "Peewit" cry brought back many happy memories from my early days in Rowanburn when the field behind our house was full of them.