WW 26th November 2014

Another glorious starlit evening. The mellow crescent moon popped out for a short visit. Out from Four Winds where the mouse scurried away. Up to West Mead Quarry - full of water. Past Hollow with the mast gleaming behind, to North Hessary. Down to find the railway track and round by Foggintor for a cuppa under the heavens. The short cut past Swell Tor and round to the works taking place on the bridge; all part of the new Peek Hill Bridge development I guess. Then round the track to find the tree that marks the track to the wall corner. Jump across Long Ash Brook and back to the cars.

To the Whitty where the talk was of corkage - what a cheek!

WW 19th November 2014

The vintner cried off from the walk so Raz did the honours. Just three of us off to Grimspound and then back via the Monkey puzzle tree.

In the Warren House we were met by our erstwhile leader with the promised bottle of Nouveau to try, and very good it was too, just a pity there weren't more of us to try it!

WWW 19th November 2014

And, of course, the predicted rain started just as we got back to the cars. A nice autumnal jaunt out from Postbridge. Through what is left of the forest and down to the village. Then round and up to Laughter for a cuppa in the Loughter Tor Pound. Up to Bellever Tor which never disappoints. The Lych Way way and the muddy track back to the cars.

WW 12th November 2014

So, out they set on a starry, starry evening. From the Fox and Hounds to the open moor. Quite dark so the new, super powerful torch came in handy. Along, along King Wall past Lake. And, on to Sourton Tors. Then back along the tramway past Great Nodden which was a pity. As, the late one was on the other side of the hill. Still all met up at the Fox where the barman was ready to go home. So ready he forgot to charge for the beers - but of course he was reminded.

WW 5th November 2014

After a perfect sunlit morning a perfect moonlit evening. 

Just as well we were at Whiteworks where a smooth mist glistened over the mire. Across that wonderful mire to Goldsmith's, contouring round to find that most perfect cist. And, on to Childe's Tomb with such a bright moon overhead. Not a breath of wind so the cuppa saved for Fox Tor. Along the ridge to Little Fox Tor where the logan stone did and still does. The ancient track to find Whealham Bottom incised cross before heading up Hand Hill. And there, sadness, the cross has gone. Now two of the smallest crosses have disappeared. So, to Nun's Cross and Siward's before finding the leat, the diggers and the cars. To the Plume which was almost riotous.

What a nice end to the day.

WWW 5th November 2014

Another beautiful, mild autumn morning. Lowell Dam - just the place to set off. The tide was fully out so the mud was in all its glory. Up through the woods where the new pheasant fencing is complete, and very technical too. Over the top past Pound for wonderful views over the Tavy. Dropping down to Blaxton Quay for a cuppa in the warm sunshine. Over the creek and round the woods. To the dam again and time and tide had waited; enough for a crossing. An exploration of Wheal Maristow and the Ferryman's Cottage then back to the cars and on to the Drake Manor for a fine lunch.

What a nice start to the day.