The Blackthorn is in full blossom making a fine sight on a great day for a walk: clouds, sunshine and a cool breeze, perfect. Out from Bellever after paying our £2 and along the forest tracks. The scent of pine from the loggers well in evidence and sporadic cuckooing. Past Loughter Hole Farm and House and down to the East Dart. Safely across the Win Ford stepping stones and on to Babeny. Through the blackthorn and over the Walla Brook clapper bridge for a cuppa by the stepping stones. On to Brimpts past Dolly's Cot to explore the thingy. A local expert informed us it was an elevator for wood chip. Round and back above the Dart and into the forest where the chainsaws rang and the giant machines strolled. And back before heading on to the PoW.