TWW 27th June 2017


Well, we did it, the first successful, complete, scheduled, official Tuesday Wednesday Walkers' swim, and very nice too. From South Zeal on a somewhat close day. Through the trackways and out under Cosdon. To find a most pleasant contouring track round to the stone row for a cuppa with views over South Zeal to admire the amazing burgage. The wonderful Cheriton Combe mire drew us in to carpets of sundews and stands of orchids. To Blackaton Brook by a superb hut circle and onwards and downwards. To Shilley Pool which was really lovely and the perfect spot for a dip and luncheon. Trout were jumping out of the water to enjoy their lunch. We will not mention the totally awful sight we saw, just to say we will never ever see one person in the same light again. Back to the lanes and by Ramsley Mine with its beautiful rebuilt chimney. Time was found to visit the Oxenham Arms and admire the menhir and stone axes. So much to see in South Zeal especially the little church with its fantastic clock. And the rain never came, perhaps it never will?

You really do have to be there ...

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