WWW 31st December 2014

Out

on the last day

of the year.

From Two Bridges

and round

up the muddy track

to Beardown.

Down to the redesigned leat take off

some ice around

safelyish across the Dart

then up.

To Higher White

and on to

wonderful Longaford

on a busy, busy day.

Shafts of sunshine lit the way

to Littaford

and back

to a crowded car park.

To the welcoming Fox Tor Cafe

which was so full

some could not fit in.

WWW 24th December 2014

Two new faces joined us this morning for a short walk along the railway and into our early venue for the Christmas Carols for coffee. We then followed the T and A stones up to North Hessary and then down to The Prince of Wales for lunch.

The flowers were near the old quarry chapel! After lunch a quick walk to the Fox Tor cafe to confirm they will be open next Wednesday so we’re all set for another seasonal walk. Look forward to seeing you all next week.

WWW 17th December 2014

There are

many, many

places on the moor

that are

very, very special.

The Old Pine at Doe Tor Farm

is certainly

one of them.

Out from High Down

on a misty, mizzly, windy morning,

perfect Dartmoor weather.

The first set of stepping stones

was awash

so upstream
to the higher set.

Back along the tumbling Lyd

and over the muddy bridge

to the farm.

Onward and upward

to Doe Tor

over the brook

then round to

Wheal Frederick

for a cuppa

(where else).

Into the weather

to Brae Tor

to enjoy the breeze

down, down, down

and across the stepping stones.

Remembering the old times

of tragedy

and the Royal Observer Corps.

A very pleasant walk indeed!

WWW 10th December 2014

Not a drop
Not a single drop
On a bright December day
A day with a bite to it
Very nice
From Norsworthy
To the leat
And along
Out on to the moor
Gloves on
Past the Indian head
The aqueduct
Lovely Black Tor Falls
Up the stone row
To Hart
For a cuppa
Onwards to South Hessary
Where the new cobra's head stood out
In the clear blue sky
To that trig point
And the bog bean pond
Cramber Tor
Always a treat
And round
To Crazy Well
Just about overflowing
And on down
Raddick
Avoiding the cyclists
On the Older Bridge track
And back to the cars
Where
Many had to rush off
To get all those jobs done

WW 3rd December 2014

Well, the consensus finally was that, yes, they had been. Broad shoulders indeed needed to take the flak from the doubters and gainsayers. But, it had to be admitted that something had been done and it was not just cattle scratching their bum.

Out from the Scout Hut on another beautiful, crisp, clear evening. Up Gutter Tor to admire the rock basins and the views. Down to the warren house which needs, and is going to have, a new roof. Exploring the kennels where two collies now reside. Down to the weir to search for salmon - you've got to look haven't you? To the standing stones and Giant's Basin for a cuppa and birthday cake. On to Higher Hartor and across to Eylesbarrow before following the stones back to the cars and on to the Royal Oak.

Good job he wasn't there because sqeezebox man was there, and squeezing.
A jolly fine committee walk.