Well they certainly were busy, busy, busy. A surprisingly pleasant morning to set out from Buckfastleigh with threats of rain, hail and storms. Up the lane to find the track by the Mardle and on to Bilberryhill. Out and round to Brook Manor where, one again, we had very special dispensation. Feeling quite wintery but the bluebells are getting ready. Round to Hawson Cross and Stumpy Oak where the old oak is starting to bloom and the new sapling is making progress. A nice spot for a cuppa. Small squalls made their way through and it certainly did look black over Bill's mother's. Along to the Holy Brook where we collected chestnuts not so long ago. Past the rocket and our apple tree to swing down by the abbey. Steeply up to the old church where Squire Cabell is safely back behind bars. On to a very disappointing Globe for lunch.
All in all a jolly good day out, and as we left the rain started and signs of snow at Princetown.