From The Tarras Valley over to The Ewes Valley

Its almost a year since I last walked this route and it was with John and Peter. Today it was with Niall and Tom and this was a first for Niall. The weather was glorious and we stopped for a minute to sit in Jim (Teef) Telfer's) seat and consider the many happy times we have had in this valley.

I do so love this valley and I maintain it is one of the Hidden Places of Scotland that very few people know about and long may it remain this way. We only met two other people and they were planning a long walk so we were able to give them some advise. If their car is still where they left it by next week then we know they did not follow our advise. 

This is Arkleton Hill in the distance.

One of the best places to swim in The Tarras River

This walk was full of flowers with Foxgloves by far the most popular

The walk through the old forestry path which has now been replanted is a profusion of flowers  

At Arkleton Farm in the Ewes Valley there was a gathering of Lambs that look as if they will soon be on their way to market

Crossing from Tarras to Ewes Valleys

After a 2 week break we are back walking again but with reduced numbers. Tom is recuperating from his operation and Niall is away on holiday. It was a 2 car day with my my car being left at Ewes Hall and Peter taking us over into the Tarras valley to begin the walk towards Cooms and then over the bridge and through the felled forest area to the top of Auldshiels Hill. There was plenty of wildlife about but none of it close enough to photograph very well. We saw several Goats, a couple of Deer and loads of Raptors. This photo is taken at Jim Telford's seat near Arkleton Cottage. The weather was perfect.

Looking over the Ewes valley with Arkleton House the building in the left hand corner.  

Arkleton Hill in the distance.

A closer look at Arkleton House as we come down the hill. 

Looking through a gap in the hills to the Esk valley and the wind turbines at The Craig near Westerkirk. It was a most enjoyable walk with lunch in Whitshiels Cafe at the finish and then a visit to see Tom at his house in Walter Street.