Another lovely morning run round the northern edge of the Pentlands. Eight of us (Nikki, Fiona, Eli, Sorrel, Cathy, Ken, Nick and myself) set out from Cobbs/Craigdon towards the Steading. After a discussion of how the new construction at Hill End will impact various race start finishes (Caerketton, Doonhiller and Skyline) we carried on up to Allermuir following the race route of the Pentland Skyline. At this point we headed towards Green Craig to find a set of paths that I had recced a few weeks ago. The problem was I had approached them from below and as I am still relatively new at leading group runs I made the cardinal error of showing doubt in the route. The helpful group pounced immediatley with multiple routes being offered and claims of knowing the path I was after. On a lovely sunny Sunday morning this was fine and it meant we ran through masses of blooming gorse bushes. We didn’t find the paths I was after (but we will next time…) but many of us learned about a grassy path around Swanston Golf Course thanks to Ken. In the end it was just over 5 miles, 1400 feet of elevatin and 1.5 hours. Followed by coffee and snacks on Cobbs’ sunny patio.
If you fancy something similar come out on Sunday, July 2. Craigdon/Cobbs, 9:00 am. Route TBD.
Sean Walker