Hello! Did you see part 1 of this post? >>> Portpatrick, Galloway Holiday 2023 // Part 1
This is the second half of the photos taken on our morning exploring Portpatrick in the historical county of Wigtonshire, Dumfries and Galloway. Still following our Treasure Trails clues around the village we came upon the start of the Southern Upland Way, Scotland's only coast-to-coast long-distance route (341km/211miles), which trails from Portpatrick on the West coast to Cockburnspath on the East coast. As much as I'd love to do this walk, we traipsed up the steps to see the view from the top, then came straight back down again!
As you'll see from the photos, there was a heavy haar hanging over the harbour. However, it was starting to become uncomfortably warm for me. I layered on more suncream to my red-head skin, Baker had a drink of nice cool water and was enjoying his walk so we continued on along to St Andrew's Kirk.
This is the second half of the photos taken on our morning exploring Portpatrick in the historical county of Wigtonshire, Dumfries and Galloway. Still following our Treasure Trails clues around the village we came upon the start of the Southern Upland Way, Scotland's only coast-to-coast long-distance route (341km/211miles), which trails from Portpatrick on the West coast to Cockburnspath on the East coast. As much as I'd love to do this walk, we traipsed up the steps to see the view from the top, then came straight back down again!
As you'll see from the photos, there was a heavy haar hanging over the harbour. However, it was starting to become uncomfortably warm for me. I layered on more suncream to my red-head skin, Baker had a drink of nice cool water and was enjoying his walk so we continued on along to St Andrew's Kirk.
The Kirk was definitely a highlight. As the seafront (where the pub and a couple of little stores were located) had become busier as the day went on, we were happy to feel isolated in these beautiful ruins.
The Kirk dates back to the 16th Century, though the circular tower seen behind us has a confusing history. It is said to be medieval, but with its shape being usual for a Church, it is also thought to have served as a Lighthouse at one time.
Whatever its history, the area had a lovely feeling of peace despite the intrigue pulsing from the tower itself. How nature has become a part of the ruins and has yet to fully take over is beautiful too.
Before the heat became too much we took the short walk back to the car stopping only to get Baker's photo on this bench by the Old Lighthouse. We had one or two clues left on our Treasure Trail, so while Baker and I enjoyed the shade, aircon and a drink, Mr H took a quick walk in search of the final answers as well as a snack from the shop. By this point, it had gotten much busier and the queue for the little shop was out the door so we headed off back to camp...
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