Dalkeith

Took the bus from the end of the road to Dalkeith. Stopped briefly for a cup of coffee and cake before heading off on the walk. Followed the River Esk along the wooded banks via Newbattle Abbey to Eskbank. Had some steep climbs looking for a bridge - we decided the route had changed since the book was published. We completed our circuit by following the Innocent Railway path. Had our dinner leaning against the wall of a factory unit.