Out of Portpatrick on the Rhins of Galloway

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🗓️ 5 October 2023

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

On a beautiful late summer's day Clare and guests explore a coastal walk on a remote peninsula in southern Scotland - the Rhins of Galloway.

Walking with her are Peter Ross, who runs a walking for health group, and Margaret Hughes who is one of the members. They start their hike in Portpatrick and head along the coast for a few miles before dropping down into Sandeel Bay and returning to Portpatrick on an inland path through woodland.

Margaret is registered blind due to an acquired brain injury, and has had a tough time recovering. Walking is a huge part of her life, and Peter’s group plays a significant part in this especially as Margaret needs a sighted guide to help her along the way.

This is the second of two walks on the Rhins of Galloway: last week's episode was with two friends who are taking what could be the longest, slowest route between Land's End and John O'Groats.

Presenter: Clare Balding Producer: Karen Gregor

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1:04.4	It was the short sea crossing.
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1:08.2	put them off the boats and let them swim ashore,
1:10.1	and then they'd be fattened up on the grasslands of Dumfries and Galloway before being taken to market in
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