Tuesday 19th September 2017
Today we said au revoir to Northern Ireland, but know that we will be back again, not least to visit Belfast City.
We caught the Stena Line Ferry from Belfast Docks to Cairnryan on the eastern shore of Loch Ryan in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Towing Kilometres – Today: 70 – Cumulative: 2,062
The crossing was only 2 hours 15 minutes and comfortable and smooth. We treated ourselves to an upgrade on board, which was well worth the money. Our next stop for the night was north of the ferry port and took us on A77, along the rocky shoreline and through Ballantrae, Lendalfoot and Girvan. We were able to take in views of Ailsa Craig as we travelled.
Finally as we passed through Turnberry Golf Course, looking most inviting in the fading light, we reached our night time stop, Culzean Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site.
Despite the rather wet grassy pitch, which posed a slight problem, siting the caravan. Apparently the heaving rains in this area lately had not helped our cause. You’d think we’d be used to the weather conditions by now!
The site was situated at the entrance to Culzean Castle and Country Park in Ayrshire, another National Trust property. Unluckily for us, we had arrived to late to take advantage of our membership card and would be leaving early next morning, unable to pay this glorious estate a visit. (Another place to add to our wish list).