Four years in the planning, four long, long years, with numerous failed attempts and near misses. And now, finally the first ever, real, proper ascent of Fur Tor with a swim. On a superb Dartmoor day with scudding clouds and the hint of a shower. The traditional route was taken from Lane End. To Ger to admire the Cleave and the rushing Tavy. On to Tavy Cleave Tor and the Deadlake track to pause for a cuppa and cross the Rattlebrook. The Amicombe Huts brought back memories for the elderly as did C**p Tor then the gentle drop down to the Tavy waterfalls. Sandy Lake caused no problems and then the steady rise to Fur Tor for a picnic. Back, and then the real treat, a swim in the Amicombe swimming hole. Some said it was not too cold others did not believe them. Over the tops and back to the cars as the first proper rain of the day arrived.