Starting from Sticklepath where Lapenotiere had changed horses to speed the news of Trafalgar and Nelson's death. Off on the bus again, a double-decker so we could ride high. To Okehampton where we had to drag ourselves away from all the little shops. Symonds Park provided a grand start to the walk with hellebores and sweeps of crocii, and all the amazing wooden concrete bridges. Pig Bridge took us over the East Okement and up to the tramline to pass under the rail and noisy road bridge. Very soon all was quiet, just the lovely burbling East Okement. Chapel Ford provided a good location for a cuppa as the sun started to shine. Past Watchet Hill Cottage to admire the fireplaces and roll top bath, past Terry's tractors and down the Green. On to the wonderful Taw Gorge by Ivy Tor Copper Mine and Ivy Tor itself. Nipping across the Taw and back again over Williamson's Bridge with its wonderful words. We also had greatly enjoyed the "waterfalls and rillets". Quite soon through Finch Foundry to the Taw River Inn where we had a sumptuous luncheon.
All jolly nice.
