TWW 5th June 2018
Now that really was very nice, nice to be cool. Leaving the West in sunshine to arrive at Firth Bridge in the cool with a hint of rain. Up to Grimspound and over to the RAF memorial. To the woods, which are no more, for a clear view of the three fishes stone and memorials. Round the gently contouring sheep trod to Heathercombe and the next fishy stone. By the beautiful Heathercombe gardens (next open to the public 16th June to 8th July), to rest for a cuppa, and over to the third (1st) fishy stone. Along to the end of the Jay's Grave track and up and out to beautiful Berry Pound. Upwards into the mist to Blue Jug and on to Gray Weather (?). Hamel Down Cross called and on to Broad Barrow to find shelter for a picnic. Refreshed, onward along the down, by another air crash site (this, yet another US Liberator, took place the day before the West Okement crash we visited last Wednesday), to Kingshead Tor and then to the amazing tiny Stoneslade Cross. Through the fields and meadow and very quietly over the troll bridge. Then a big shock - the lovely Challacombe fairy houses have gone! Hopefully into safe keeping while the house is being refurbed. Onward to the warren farm to say hello to the Alapcas and back up to the cars. A jolly fine day out.