WW 29th June 2011

There were only 3 of us (and one lone runner). A glorious summer evening with a cool breeze and perfect for a walk with fantastic views into the heart of the moor. A part of the moor we don't get to very often and a shame so many were not here! We were ably led by Stella. We set off through the village of Belstone and took the track up to Belstone Tor and along the ridge to Higher Tor. We stopped here to enjoy the views out into the moor. Oke and Steeperton were inviting but out of bounds so we turned back to Gullivers Steps. We met Nigel shortly afterwards and returned through Halstock Woods to The Tors.

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WW 22nd June 2011

Quite a gathering for the coolest longest day
And the promise of vistas in all directions
So out on the Two Moors Way we trod
To Shapley from where we could see all around
Round Hameldown to wonder at the robust posts
To burrow for shelter and a warming cup
Over the tor to Grimspound and down to the farm
Up Bench and back to the cars all in daylight
To the warm Warren House to be educated in all things
It seems there is a lot going on out in the world beyond
Some things make us cross some amuse and most confuse

WW 15th June 2011

No mist, no rain, and so we found them all - Bristol car twockers at Nun's Cross Farm, Crane Hill Cross, Bill Northmore's Cross (it's made from the metal propeller shaft of an old ship) Black Lane Post, Fox Tor, Childe's Tomb, and the POW with the surly, short-changing, black barman on duty. And celebrations to an auspicious birth for the Keene family under a rare total eclipse of a red full-moon!

WW 8th June 2011

Just three of us tonight - where has everone gone? A bright clear evening but with a very cold wind. We set off towards Deep Swincombe and followed just below the dry leat. Next into Deep Swincombe - but it is not actually that deep! From the top of Deep Swincombe and off to the cross on the top of Ter Hill. Rough ground and hard going under foot and a small flock of sheep came running towards us - I spy humans - maybe they have some food! Then into Skir Gut for a break before going on to The Henroost and Hooten Wheals mining complex. Finally to the very quiet Forest Inn with the dodgy beer.

WW 1st June 2011

No biking……………All work and no play makes Charles a dull and forgetful boy

However the two of us had a lovely walk on a fine and “warm” summers evening

New discoveries……….a second bulls eye stone on the way to Feather Tor plus a discarded

apple press stone

Wonderful views from Heckwood, then…………. a Peregrine take a small bird and it’s young practising their flying techniques close by.

Up over Middle Staple, through the dry Dew Pond and back over Cox

On to the Whitty by 10…..Perfect!

Shame you missed it.