WW 28th February 2018

Now that was a bit nippy.
-7⁰C the car said.
Easy to believe.
With the wind chill - who knows?
The Beast from the East was roaring.
And a full moon gleaming.
As we left Frank's.
Out along, wrapping up warmer.
To cross the Lyd.
And head up the valley.
Somewhat in the lee.
Shelter was found for a cuppa.
And on towards the points.
Then back by Great Nodden.
Frank's was well shut.
So on to the reliable Mary Tavy.
For a warm welcome.
A goodly night for a walk.
All is nice and dry.
Wonder: will we ever see mud again?

TWW 27th February 2018

What a beautiful day! Crystal clear and all wrapped up to face the cool east wind. Out from Firth Bridge toward Grimspound and on to Hookney with views far, far, far and wide, wide, wide. Down to the wonderful wall and down to West Coombe Mine where the icy pool was not quite tempting enough for a swim. To the farm to admire the fantastic ash house. Round the Mariners' Way, where the mud was for once lacking, to Lower Hookner and Kendon. A refreshing, warming cuppa soon had us on our way to Heathercombe and the fishes. Nice time to gain King Tor and down through Grimspound. The Warren House Inn provided a fine welcome and very prompt service. 
A very fine day to walk our moor.

WW 21st February 2018

Lovely eve for a walk especially as I was outnumbered 3 to 1 in the gender stakes!! A clear sky with a waxing crescent moon, a stiff breeze but surprisingly not too cold as we left the cars at Ringmoor cottage to follow the track towards Brisworthy Farm, turning east as we reached the wall, then on to the Brisworthy stone circle. Down the boggy bit to cross Legis Lake then onto Legis Tor for a cuppa in the moonlight. Onto to Gutter Tor, disturbing this magnificent beast that was lying down with just the huge horns visible in the torch light, sorry to make it stand up!! A climb to the top revealed a good example of a rock basin, before heading out to the trig point and then follow the track back to the cars.

I didn’t join the ladies in the pub.

Terry

TWW 20th February 2018

An unusual dry bright day for seven of us to enjoy a lovely walk from Oakley Cottage, up to Pew Tor, down past Pewtor cottage then along the lane to Sampford Spiney church to admire the impressive Godden Family Mausoleum and a walk round the inside of the church, and of course to admire the abundance of snowdrops. Down past Sampford Spiney Manor (no alpacas now), follow the muddy footpath past the reservoir, across the lane through to Whimington (the plastic cow still attracting interest)! Onto Monkswell farm where the numerous dogs made their presence felt, loudly, stopping for a cuppa on a sun lit bank. On to Jordon Lane then through to Grimstone where a great deal of restoration is in progress, past the disused mines and on to Sortridge Manor to follow the track up to Riland Plantation, across Plaster Down to the cars.

On to the London Inn for a delicious lunch where our number increased to eight.

WW 14th February 2018

Not seen one of those for a while, a real pea souper. Out to find Four Winds; not easy in those conditions. The promised rain had turned to a soft mizzle as we wend our way down towards the stone rows. And then, as you would expect on a Wednesday evening, it totally cleared out and we could see far and wide including a full set of lights on the mast. To turn the corner at Merrivale and head out on the track, past Grey Down Quarry and over Little Wonder Bridge on the Pilla. Under Hucken to pop out at Daveytown. Onward to find a nice path by Criptor and up towards Ingra. The railway took us round the bend before heading up to the sidings to admire the corbels. The mist tried to get back in and it might have rained, but no, on to King's and down. The Pilla Brook was raging and most made a dry crossing. Back up to the cars and back again to a very quiet PoW.

TWW 13th February 2018

Winter certainly is not loosening its grip. Out from Postbridge with a chilly nor' westerly blowing through. Along the track by the postbox - still with plenty of new post in it. To the wonderful Stannon with snowdrops and daffodils soon to appear. It is deserted but, perhaps someone is caring for it. Peeping in showed it in relatively good order. And then, surprise surprise, the diesel generator kicked in, hopefully providing some background heat to keep the mould at bay. Steadily up to Stannon Tor as the hail and snow came battling on. Pleased to drop down to the relatively sheltered beehive for a cool cuppa. Along the ridge over Hartland Tor and back to the cars. Tough weather and glad to have all our stuff. To a busy, busy Two Bridges for a most pleasant lunch.

WW 7th February 2018

And we certainly were not disappointed. All suited up in our down jackets on what proved to be a benign evening. Out from Black Tor car park and along to the tor. The frozen ground keeping the mud at bay. To the falls and on to the aqueduct. And there they were by the tumbling leat, lots and lots of lovely icicles. Amazing how they form from the faintest of water splashes. Onward to Crazy Well where the newts were well hidden in the cold water. A cuppa on a clear yet overcast evening with views out to the Eddystone. The odd star appeared as we made our way on to Cramber then down and up to Hart past the hairy ball. More down and up by Black back to the cars and to the PoW where absolutely nothing is happening.

TWW 6th February 2018

Chocolate cake a glass of red and soft, soft snow. You really never know what you will find on a Wednesday Walk.
Out from Calstock, having hastened to beat the bridge closure, on a surprisingly cool morning. Out along by the lovely viaduct and along by the river. Past the boatyards, and there gently resting it was. The very boat that the Colombian Nicolas Caravajal had rowed the Atlantic solo from the Canarys to Guyana back in 2012. Just what next will we find on our walks?
Up the Danescoombe with all its wonderful buildings where the daffs will soon appear. Round and down to find the inclined plane and along to St. Andrew's for a cuppa and a treat. Seems some people are having birthdays every year! Along past so, so many nurseries and down by the Elf Cups and King Alfred's Cakes to the amazing Okel Tor Mine - the most productive in Cornwall it said. And back by the embankment to Calstock. 
All very nice indeed.