On Saturday (27.3.10) we decided to concentrate on distance, we left Falkirk around 13:10 and walked up towards Hallglen and Shieldhill where the plan was to proceed down through Brightons and Polmont but in Liz's true style we managed to differ from the planned route. Once we reached Shieldhill we headed up to and past California, taking a route that was unknown to us both, however that's the fun of walking, it was a beautiful day and we have got to get the miles under our belt!
Eventually in the distance we recognised Cockleroy (a hill that looks over Linlithgow) and realised how far out we'd actually walked. We soon arrived at Bowhouse roundabout near Muiravonside and took the road that takes us down through Maddiston but not before stopping for a refuel.
After a wee sandwich etc. we proceeded to walk down through Maddiston, Rumford and Brightons before arriving back in Falkirk where we walked past Callander Park and back to our start/finish point! A total of 14miles in 3hrs 50mins.
Well done guys ...... 14 miles in under 4 hours sounds great ! You guys will hammer the West Highland Way ... no problem.
ReplyDeleteGood work ladies, glad you had a nice day for it too!
ReplyDeleteKeep the Blog posts coming, love it!
Jo x
Hi Liz and Michelle
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to wish you all the best for your walk. Don't worry about any rain as it all fell last Saturday night in Culbin Forest!! Here's to many blister free miles!! Will be checking up on you every day just to see that you are behaving and doing the required mileage! Steph will be so proud of you both and I'm sure she will be willing you on if the going gets tough!! I will try my best to get Ronan to the finish for you!!
Love to you both
The Priestley Clanxxxx
PS You won't beleive how long it has taken me to do this but I'm sure Becs will take pleasure in telling you!!