A day out.

Gareth · **on:** April 19, 2014, 04:43:39 PM

Given the mild weather and clear skies, I though I might see what it's like taking a walk when it isn't cold/wet/snowing. Turns out it's quite nice actually.

Headed South a little ways and spent a few hours bumbling around Glentress forest.

Lunch Time!

Spot the wildlife.

My only peeve is that the area has been totally given over to mountain bikes. I'd looked up some nice seeming walks around the area and decided one of the marked trails looked to be about the right length. Getting there I found that NONE of these trails were marked any more and that all the markings had been changed to accommodate bike routes. Now, I had a map and compass anyway and found my own way around, but I was using paths that weren't on any of the cycle routes and so they had nothing indicating "nice walk this way". I've absolutely nothing against mountain bikers, the ones I met were all unfailingly polite and friendly, but I did feel like a bit of a pariah by not having a bike with me.

sawman · **Reply #1 on:** April 19, 2014, 04:46:09 PM

That's some beautiful scenery!

we have nothing like that here, just palm trees and scorching sun

Gareth · **Reply #2 on:** April 19, 2014, 04:56:05 PM

Quote from: sawman on April 19, 2014, 04:46:09 PM

That's some beautiful scenery! we have nothing like that here, just palm trees and scorching sun

Yeah, I can imagine that must be tough.

Cheers mate.

Breezy12 · **Reply #3 on:** April 19, 2014, 08:15:01 PM

Quote from: Gareth on April 19, 2014, 04:43:39 PM

Given the mild weather and clear skies, I though I might see what it's like taking a walk when it isn't cold/wet/snowing. Turns out it's quite nice actually.

you'd fit in well here in Portland, Gareth... we don't get much snow, but there are only about 3 months out of the year where it isn't wet.

the joke is that our four seasons are rain, cold rain, more rain, and road construction.

thanks for sharing the pics... looks like it was a beautiful day for a hike! if I ever make it over to that side of the pond, I'd love to go hiking in the countryside and see some of it firsthand.... of course, the wife would rather do the touristy and historical stuff... maybe someday.