| A
short half-hour drive from the town of Dumfries,
through Ae Village and into the Forest of Ae on, brings you
to this scene over Threip Moor. |
The
bare hills in the distance, viewed over this young
forest, are our target for these walks. The main
hill, Queensberry, is on the right. |
| The photographs on this and the following pages were taken during ascents of Queensberry over a number of years and at different seasons. Viewed by some as a very easy climb, tackle it in severe weather and it will tax your endurance and your navigation
skills. The secluded bothy at Burlywhag has on more than one occasion offered us very welcome shelter and rest. In winter, storms can sweep in very suddenly so be prepared. Do not take Queensberry for granted. |
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| This walk
starts beside Mitchellslacks farm seen through the trees
above. |
There is
sufficient space to park two or three cars as indicated
above. |
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| This
farm, and the neigbouring farm of Locherben, has its place
in the history of Scotland. Both farms were tenanted by
the Harkness family who played a major part in the 17th
century Covenanters' struggle for religious freedom
in a period now known as the
'Killing Time'. |
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| Today
the farm is renowned for the sheep they rear. |
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| At
the bottom of the valley the rich pasture supports
a flock of sheep. Higher
on the hill the pasture is poorer. Lush fine grasses of
the valley give way to tussocks of course grasses and reed
beds. |
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