MJX Motoblog - Byres hill and Hopetoun Monument, Gopro mounts and DIY Woes - Suzuki Vstrom 650

A quick blast around the beautiful East Lothian countryside, a compulsory moan about the weather, DIY and my GoPro mount followed by a quick visit to Byres Hill and the Hopetoun Monument. Nice day for it!
Bike: Suzuki Vstrom 650
Camera: GoPro Hero 7 Black
Background music: KZbin Music Library

[@sf940477]

There is a defo pattern with the hills but hey it is Scotland lol 😅

[@matjucable]

Yup, they're everywhere right enough! 🤣🤣... and I'm a glutton for punishment!

[@petebuxey1190]

I’m betting that would be some view from the top of that tower

[@matjucable]

It's amazing, yes. It has always been open to the public before, not sure why it was closed today... it's a narrow, spiral staircase, pitch black really until you get to the top! Well worth a visit. I hope they'll reopen it!

[@brahnseer3512]

Yes, I’ve never heard about the monument being closed and I have visited it a few times. If you go take a torch with you as has been noted it is pitch black inside and can be dangerous! It has wonderful views from the top.

[@matjucable]

I've been before, numerous times. I'm just down the road from it, in Haddington! It's a nice little hike, I'm hoping it's not permanently closed. I suspect it might be closed in winter. Haven't been back since but planning to visit again soon.