Nine set off through Milton Combe down the street and soon left over the bridge and up the long, steep, slaty footpath.
Curious Soay sheep rushed to their gate to greet us and even provided a fighting "demo".
Up the track and into the fields along to the moors. Beautiful shade under spreading trees kept us cool until we reached the Maristow lodge gate and we began an interesting descent towards Lopwell.
Maristow milestones, an enclosure and a huge herd of feisty heifers and two bulls kept us on our toes !
Low tide at Lopwell allowed us a foray into the woods to see ruins of Maristow Mine and the ferryman's cottage.
Access to a convenient series of tracks was denied on the route back to the village being private, so quick march along the almost traffic free road.
Lunch was a rather long affair and in the end deserved icecreams..on the house..and nine spoons !!