Return trip to Eastriggs (near Annan) today. Decided to let Google maps take me home via the A702 as I thought it would be more interesting than the motorway. Last f***n time I do that! I was directed off onto the A 73, then down B roads, 'unnamed' roads and down a so-called 'Leyden
Road, which is basically no more than a single track with some tarmac on it! I had to pull into the (muddy) side several times to avoid oncoming traffic, including hitting a bright blue Lotus Exige coming the other way who was making 'good progress' fer sure! Somehow after several hours I ended up at the back of McDonalds on the Newbridge roundabout; Oh, that's where I am! Shorter than the motorway, yes, but my goodness a lot more involving - and the car is filthy now.
Next time I'll just stick to the A702 until it hits Edinburgh - f**k Google maps!
Image - Leyden Road: Is this really the best way home FFS?!
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