A most atmospheric evening for a walk. Out under the wonderful early autumn golden sun. To park just by the Aplite mine; what a super place. Steeply, ever so steeply up the side of Black Down to follow the windling track round the head of Red-a-ven and up to West Mill. The summit logan stone proving a real treat as we managed to make it crash and bang. Then down and along to the most wonderfully tiered Little Tor. A quick nip across the marsh to the metalled track up towards the ridge which gently disappeared into the mist. Along the ridge to seek out Hampster Tor before finding shelter in the lee of High Willhays for a cuppa. Time for torches as we headed back along the ridge to Yes then a very neat way down, down and into Red-a-ven. The old mine track faithfully leading us back to the cars. On to Betty Cottles where we were permitted a swift pint which we enjoyed as we sank into the sofas. All very nice indeed.