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.
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!