Forget the Queensferry
Crossing there is a much more impressive engineering sight to be seen and used in
the Galloway Forests this weekend. Two years back Solway, Machars and east
Ayrshire CCs designed and constructed 'the Clone Crossing', a magnificent wooden
structure which spans the deep and wide expanse of the Clone Burn which feeds
into Loch Ken.
This mid-stage shortcut enables
spectators to walk safely across the deep gorge and turbulent waters to facilitate
their access to the Cairn Edward Special Stage on Saturday. And it's still
there despite the millions, or maybe thousands, perhaps just a few hundred - OK,
a few dozen feet which have trod the boards since then. Indeed, an engineering
marvel of the modern age.
There's also a new improved and enlarged
Car Park at the location courtesy of those nice folk at the Forest Commission.
Oh! And the other picture? Just be
careful what you ask for when the Service Crew is harrassed - I'm sure he was asked
for a Jam Roll not a Bog Roll.
Anyway, there's a short Preview here
with Full Entry List and Spectator Info:
