WW 25th August 2010

You had to be there but where were you?

This was a "Committee" walk and it was well short of a quorum.

However, it's a fact that if the Whitchurch Inn is the pub at least one Whitty boy will turn up. Even if, as on this occasion, he constitutes 50% of those attending. Bravo, David!

A lesson learnt - a route not well-used is a route to avoid - there are reasons for its unpopularity.

Another lesson learnt - it may be called "Summertime" but "It Ain't Necessarily So". (acknowledgements to Gershwin)

WW 18th August 2010

Out, out, out
Too far distant places
The other side
Of the moor
Little visited
Except for the people
Who go there
And when we get there
Up and over
And round and down
Then round and up once more
Looking out over Haytor
Then along along
Down down, down
Over the new bridge
With the old bridge watching
Then up, up, up and even more up
And along to the quiet pub
Yes even more up
Before getting back
And the winding road
Home

WW 11th August 2010

Gathering at Lane End and making our way to Ger Tor
we carefully wound our way round to Tavy Cleave Tor
with long views across the Cleave to Fur Tor
and beyond as the sun gently set behind us
on up to Hare Tor and across to Sharp Tor
for a break down and back to the cars
and on to the Elephant's Nest
for a cooling draught.

WW 4th August 2010

A predictably strong party gathered
for the annual trek to the summits.
They were favoured by fine weather
and a gentle breeze from the north.
As they set off from the car park
round the rapidly lowering reservoir.
Out onto the open moor and soon
directly up towards their first peak.
As the sun lazily set they enjoyed
their refreshments looking East.
On now along the ridge with the sun
gone as they reached their second peak.
Then down in the last of the light
back to the cars and soon on to the pub.
Just as it should be on a perfect evening.