The long trip home

It was raining on Friday morning, but not to worry as we had a day of being chauffeured back to Montrose by Norman in a big comfy and waterproof Mercedes. After our cornflakes we spent 5 or so hours looking out of the car window as the last 6 days' effort were rewound.

Back in Montrose we had second lunch and consulted the weather forecasts, it wasn't so great in Scotland for the weekend so we decided to head to Northumbria for some climbing in the sun. We spent Friday night in a nice seaside spot on some dunes near Berwick. Saturday was spent climbing sandstone at Bowden Doors with views out to the Cheviots, Lindisfarne and Bamburgh castle. On Saturday night we had things and chips and eventually parked on top of Corby's Crag near Alnwick, more great views. On Sunday we climbed after breakfast and then moved to Crag Lough, which tops out on Hadrians Wall. The sun shone and some good picnics were had (the best bit of climbing in my opinion).

Bowden Doors

An excellent trip... thanks to Paul for organising, and along with Fi and Alex being good company and good chefs. We're indebted to Norman and his ladyfriend for the lift and the Scottish weather for being kind to us and doing away with the midges.