The Merrick Climb- 25.6.2010

Wow.. What a great day. I left the house at 530am and went via Dalmellington/Straiton to get to the Galloway Forest and Glen Trool and ‘Bruces Stone’ where is the start point of the Merrick Climb.

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Journey there and back approx 9 miles. My extra walking made that about 11 miles covered today…

The Merrick is the highest Scottish hill outside the Highlands. A popular ascent from Glen Trool, it presides high over a wild landscape, thankfully well away from the extensive forestry plantations.

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Map picture

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Video from top:

Got to the top and met 2 guys fae Edinburgh who had camped near the East side over night. Were ‘ruffing 'it’ for 5 days… lol We had a good natter over lunch of erm couple rolls and crisps… and 2 choc digestives lmao..

Photos HERE or SLIDESHOW

Hoping to do some more in the coming weeks….

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