Day 3. Sunday, 6th April 2014. New Luce to Bargrennan. 18 miles. Left the "Nesbitts' local at 9.00 in pouring rain and returned to the SUW in 1.25 miles. Made good progress on tarmac for 4 miles despite inclement weather. Turned into woodland again where going was variable. Some on good forestry roads others on soggy paths through fire breaks. On four occasions the trail was completely blocked with dirty great fallen pine trees. Passage had to be negotiated over, under or around them. Most annoying and time-consuming. Tom, you need to get up here quick with your chain saw as it doesn't seem the locals are in a hurry to clear their National Trail. Had lunch on a tree stump and made better progress on more tarmac in the early afternoon. Path then left the woods for more open moorland and when, at 15.00, the sun put in an appearance. I was able to get my first views of the surrounding hills that the guide book had been banging on about. Finished the day at 17.00 passing a banner advertising a beer festival at the very pub I'm staying in but, just my luck, it doesn't start until the12th. Poll update. Ayes 1 Noos 5 don't knooows 1 knee vootin' 1