The SW coast of Meikle Ross has steep cliffs extending from Fox Craig along to
Slack Heugh.
They are a magnet for rock climbers as there are a whole range of routes right up to E numbers.
We still had a little tidal assistance, though we were now out of the main ebb flow from the Solway. We soon found ourselves at
Manxman's Rock...
...then the westcoast of
Barlocco Isle. Phil tried to cross the rocky bar, which connects Barlocco to the mainland at low tide. He ended up having to do a solo portage!
The tide was well out by the time we got back to Ardwall and
Carrick shore. The sand is pretty firm to the south of Carrick and it is worth sticking a trolley in your kayak, if you plan to take a diversion up the Dee to Kirkcudbright for fish and chips.
