The long and winding road...

... that's what the B7808 is, sandwiched between the M74 and the main West Coast Rail Line.

Beattock to Abington today, all 20 long miles of it.  The weather was grey and windy and the walk was uninspiring to say the least!


The B7808 just outside Abington.

 This has been the hardest bit of the walk so far, certainly from a psychological point of view.  I hit "the wall" at 16 miles and it was a real struggle to finish if I'm honest.  That said I did finish and no wall is going to get in my way!
 

If I painted it and watched it dry, I may be more inspired!

On the bright side I met a nice chap last night by the name of Richard from Brixham in the Torbay area,  He's cycling the Land's End to John O'Groats route for Cancer Relief.  We exchanged a few stories and had a coffee.  If you're reading this Richard, "Well Done Mate!".


..und I love to count, Von vunderful car...

Just 13 miles from Lochmarben to Beattock (famous for a bridge designed by Thomas Telford). The walk took me along the B7072, this has got to be the longest and straightest road I know. 




The Old Road Bridge - Designed by Thomas Telford


In 10 miles along the road only 30 cars passed me - I know 'cos I counted (the little games you play to make the miles go by!).  

This bit of the route really is peaceful and quiet - beautiful.

Fish and chips for tea tonight and then back to camp just outside Beattock.

I would walk 1200 miles...

..to paraphrase a famous Scottish group.

Actually today was 22 miles from Gretna to Lochmaben and I felt every one of those miles..

Lochmaben Castle - Look carefully, its behind the trees!

The walk itself was pretty straightforward along the B7020.  As you progress north the hills start coming in to view, it looked just like a patchwork quilt with the sun lighting up the landscape every now and then.

Very little rain today I'm glad to report.

Staying at a new camp site tonight and it's good - Halleath Caravan Park.

I typed too soon!  It's just started to rain!