Wind Turbines and a Phallic Phorest
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Wait... come back... there's more to this walk than an amusing title!
Our midweek route takes in lesser walked hills in the Clyde valley. It does have a number of 'ups' and does traverse some rough boggy moorland so walking boots are essential, however it also has a look at the remains of a large iron age fort and on the return to Crawford follows the course of an old narrow gauge railway. We can of course have a competition to see how many wind turbines you can count and snigger at the plantation planted in an obscene shape.
Photos: By AMD and used with permission.
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What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Food & drink
You must bring a packed lunch, along with plenty of drinks and snacks for the whole day.