WW 28th August 2019

Not very likely but who knows, would we make it round without torches?
From Baggator on a calm evening to head out and up to Lynch. Over and down to seek the farm or is it mine remains, turns out to be a Turf House from all the peat works. Over the very early Walkham and out to the old trackway. Steadily down to the leat take off and the ancient bridge over the Lych Way for a cuppa. Up in the dwindling light to White Barrow and round by the walls to be funnelled in - refusing to get our torches out. Then as we dropped down and out of the mist the light returned to guide us back to the cars and on to a very busy Peter Tavy Inn.

TWW 27th August 2019

On a glorious sunny morning, we left Lane Head car park, heading NE on a nice steady climb to Ger Tor. The committee decided to omit the excursion to Hare Tor, opting instead to contour around the top of Tavy Cleve, before crossing the Rattle Brook by Dead Lake.  A short climb took us to the firing range observation hut where we stopped for coffee (or other liquid refreshment). Contouring round Watern Oke brought us to Sandy Ford where we crossed Amicombe Brook. From there a progressively steepening ascent brought us to our goal – Fur Tor. Only to find somebody else already there (had they booked?!)  A break for lunch ( apparently a small dog eat someone's eggy sandwich which is not on!), and for some a chance to play “King of the Castle”, then it was time to head westward back down hill to the Tavy.  After crossing back over Amicombe Brook at Sandy Ford, we continued along the banks of the Tavy to the island above the confluence with the Rattle Brook. The sharp eyed spotted a peregrine falcon heading in the opposite direction. At the pool, we stopped while some paddled, some swam and some just chilled.  Suitably refreshed, we continued along the Tavy, first on the south bank, then on the north bank to the take off for the mine leat.  Along the leat to Nattor Farm and back down the track to the car park.  Safely in the dry as the first few spots of rain started to fall.  Timing is everything!

WW 21st August 2019

A very quiet evening to head out down and by Routrundle which looks like it is being looked after. Round by Ingra and on, quite a few folk out and about. Up and round by Swell Tor to explore the ruins. Onward and downward to Leeden and back to the car. A fine evening.

TWW 20th August 2019

The inaugural Burrator Skyline Walk. From the dam on a lovely day to head clockwise. Gently up to the railway and round to Lowery Cross. Through the woods to pop out underneath Peek Hill. Steadily up to superb views far and wide. Through the col and round what is left of the forest to have a nice cuppa by Stenlake. By the leat and past the Indian's Head to the waterfall and aqueduct. Up and on to Crazy Well Pool which was too busy. So we headed on and down to the ruined Classeywell Farm for a spot of lunch. The Newleycombe ford was found and a quick nip up Down brought more fantastic views. Across Narrator and up the refurbished track to Sheepstor. Joey's Lane and the tricky stile took us on and round rather a low reservoir back to the cars. A fine day out.

WW 14th August 2019

You really did have to be there to stand any chance of seeing the moon rise over Drizzlecombe, all the stars pop out and the superb fireworks.
Out from Ringmoor to round the common and explore the old farm. Over to the Warren House where the roof is slowly deteriorating. Up the to standing stones and back. By the amazing longhouses and up Gutter Tor. The nice long path took us steadily back to the cars and the Royal Oak where we sat in the locals' place.

TWW 13th August 2019

From Meldon Reservoir to follow the West Okement River gently up to Lints Tor. Then across to Dinger Tor and gently up again to High Willhayes.  Across to Yes Tor.  Down again to avoid the clitter. A mixture of Dartmoor's very best weather with rain and sunshine at different times.  

WW 7th August 2019

Chirring and a couple of sightings and a really lovely evening to be out on our moor. From the car park where lots and lots of campers were having a jolly time by the river. To wind up the forestry track by the hut circles and out by the wall. Out along up where the Rowan trees are getting well established to check on Laughter Tor Cross sleeping in the wall. Down to the sheepfold for a nice cuppa then down to the wonderful standing stone to wonder whether they are red deer or red cattle. By the track to the gate and water tank and the pull up to Bellever Tor - with the sun setting and views as far as could be seen. Nice and slowly down as the dimpsy slowly, slowly crept in to wait and wait at our cross roads for them. And they were there but not over abundant or over noisy. Back to the cars, a quick check that the East Dart was shut, and on to the reliable Prince of Wales to admire the Axminster and down a nice pint.

TWW 6th August 2019

A jolly fine day to set out from the Forest Inn - nice and warm with a hint of soft rain to come. Round by the farm and down to Hexworthy Bridge. Up the lane past the singing post box to the lovely St. Raphael's. A little more up and out onto the moor to head for Huccaby Tor. And there on the path, resting, a wonderful Emperor Moth caterpillar, quite a sight. Up to the tor and on to the dressing floors, wheelpit, shaft and whim of North Brimpts - a nice place for a cuppa. To the track and down by the lovely calves to the Judges' Chair. Over the cattle grid and down to the Sherberton stepping stones which seem to become a bit more challenging each year (?). A quick check on Gobbett Mill and up and over back to the cars and The Forest Inn - a jolly fine place for a spot of lunch.