WW 26th June 2013

He lied, of course: Not about the soft velvety Devon evening and the gentle meander up to the village pool behind Peter Tavy. Nor about the track skirting Cox Tor and the bright red sheep passed en route and the soft views of distant tors.   But then, then he lied. Uphill for the very last time, he said. Pffffh !! Downhill at first, though. Then over the stream. And then...up. To a chilly White Tor that was there one minute and then it wasn’t as the mist was. As it were. And so down to the pub for beer and crisps and nuts.  Anne’s walk, really. But then, he lied about that, too. Eee, but it’s good to be back ! 

WWW 26th June 2013

Not a lot of sunshine but warm and humid.  We headed down to Combestone farm and followed the footpath/pipeline back to Venford reservoir which was surprisingly low given the amount of rainfall this year.  Then on to Bench Tor with fine views over the Dart valley. On to the far end of the reservoir and over the moor to find a stone row which wasn't there and then to Horn's Cross.  A good lunch followed in The Forest Inn.

WW 19th June 2013

 

He is back after a break of seven months. As enthusiastic as ever! It was a good walk to come back to - a fantastic summer evening and a part of the moor we don't get to very often.  Starting on Hayne Down just below  Bowerman's Nose.  We headed over Cripdon Down and through a patch of gorse.  Not a problem if you are properly dressed for Dartmoor but not if you happen to be wearing sandals! Through the Devon lanes to the top of Easdon Tor with brilliant views in every direction. Back along the lanes and on to the Rugglestone Inn and he still wasn't there.

WW 12th June 2013

On a soft, soft Dartmoor evening we were delighted to be joined by one of the original cast members. We dutifully put on our waterproofs to stop the rain and set out over Gutter Tor to Ditsworthy to chat with the soldiers. Quite odd, they were patiently waiting with their guns to be attacked and we were bimbling about and off to the pub. The Plym was roaring as we headed along the banks and round to Lower Hartor Torter Tors for tea. Round the old leat through Evil Combe and up to Eylesbarrow before following the PCWW stones back. To the Oak which was pleasantly busy as usual to catch up on all the news. Between Wednesdays things must always happen, sometimes these happen to those we care for and out thoughts go out to them.

WWW 12th June 2013

Another winter day walk just ten days before midsummer day.  Four of us headed out to Hart Tor by and indirect route and then down to the River Meavy.  Up to Black Tor and then down to the Aqueduct.  On to Cramber Tor and then over to the track which runs past South Hessary Tor, and back to Princetown.  Yes we enjoyed the walk, we discussed and sorted out some relevant issues and felt invigorated.

WW 5th June 2013, 20th Anniversary

Some say 16, quite a gathering, of the stalwarts, those who do, out and about, in the sunshine, up hill, and down again, to sit, and eat,and drink, and chat, about what was, what is, and what is to come, out from the F&H, along the old track, to find a corner, to shelter from the glare, lots to eat, lots to drink, then their separate ways, to meander back, some by Great Links and Arms, to the F&H, which had a fire burning, which was warm, and beer, and slowly home, and CAKE.