Yarrow Valley Country Park. Walkers Anthony. Martin. Vic. Paddy and Danny

The weather forecast for today was much improved from that which was forecast earlier in the week. Our walk started from The Yarrow Valley Visitor Centre. We decided to have our morning brew at the visitor centre cafe, before getting kitted up, ie changing into more suitable footwear.

Paddy is still in the christmas spirit.

Vic leads the way along a well constructed path, unaware of the trials ahead of us.

The rest of us follow on behind.

Looking back from the far end of the lake.

We continued following the path along the left bank of the River Yarrow. The heavy rain of the previous night ensured a good flow of water over the weir.

From here on, for the next mile or so, the path became quite hazardous. Up and down slippery banks, squelching through mud,
we were very fortunate that none of us ended up having a fall.

Paddy is trying his best to keep his boots clean, by skirting round the outside.

While others just wade through it'

Surviving many hazards, we arrive at a bridge where we cross to the other side of the river, but our trials continue, with yet more slutchy slippery paths.

The tree of the week

Vic still leads the way.

Reaching the highest point of our walk, Martin produces from his bag, a flask of fire water and five glasses, cheers Martin

Back down into the valley, we return to the visitor centre up the opposite side of the lake. Boots changed we return to the visitor centre cafe for lunch.
The End