Thirteen members of Biggar Ramblers gathered in the car park at the Water meetings of the Daer and Potrail Waters at the head of the road to Daer Reservoir. This undulating low level 7.5 mile walk initially started along a now young forest track adjacent to Potrail Water and around Coom Rig, emerging onto the open moorland. After stopping for coffee at this point the route now followed the Southern Upland Way. At the head of the Daer valley a marker post and bench identified exactly the halfway point of this 214 mile coast to coast route and was the ideal spot to take in the views and enjoy a sandwich lunch. The weather had been warm and sunny thus far so an extended break was very welcome. This delightful walk continued along meandering farm and woodland tracks until it crossed the Daer Water with the Reservoir dam wall well in view. Now heading north away from the dam the group took the small tarmac road back to their cars. This was not a difficult walk but the unforecast heat from the constant sun for the duration of the trek ensured there were some very tired walkers at the end. But nobody was complaining. www.biggarramblers.org
