ADRC Turnberry to Culzean Castle . February 2014

One of the most famous golf holes in the world. (9th)

Showing respect to the golfers.

We had a break at the Maidens car park.

Entering Culzean Estate from the shore.

Comfort break at the swan pond.

This is the restored camellia house

One of the many exhibits.

Swathes of snowdrops in the forests.

Culzean Castle in the winter sun.

Lunch at the Home farm.

Don't they make a happy couple.

Todays large group

Our leader for the walk.

Yesterday Saturday February 22nd I travelled by bus to Turnberry where I met up with ADRC who were walking to Culzean Castle and estate. On a clear windy morning 35 well wrapped up walkers left the car park and went down onto the shore to take us along to the world famous Turnberry  lighthouse situated on the more famous golf course.At this point the track took us onto the golf links where we made a couple of stops to allow the golfers to enjoy their game without being distracted by a large group of ramblers.Continuing through the Maidens shore we were soon entering the extensive grounds of Culzean estate which are covered in snowdrops at this time of year.Passing the restored camellia house we made our way to the castle and onto Holm farm which was to be the lunch stop before retracing our steps back to Turnberry. At this point I opted out to catch a bus home to Ayr to see the RBS 6 nations rugby on the telly. (Scotland WON) Thanks to the leader for a pleasant winters walk in the sunshine and also to everyone in the group for making it a good fun day out.