A very
pleasant, warm and dark evening to explore unknown territory.
Out from
Denham Wood car park and down the gravelled track to the ‘old’ car park. We
knew we were in for some fun when the leader got out his secateurs and saw! Bushwhacked
the path alongside the River Tavy which we could hear rushing past but only
catch a glimpse off in the torch light. Along to make the gravelled track to
Parsons Wood then down again towards the river through Little Whiterock Wood
through to Great Whiterock Wood and on to the large fenced off shaft in
Fishacre Wood and steep slippery climb to circumnavigate. Through the mud to
Little Whiterock Wood and onto find a convenient log in Parsons Wood for a tea
break and discuss the stars in the night sky and compare phone apps for
observing same. Off again to follow the gravel/mud track to the car park
passing numerous log piles, one of which provided lots of different types of
fungi. On to a welcoming but quiet Drake Manor Inn for refreshments, so I’m
informed as I didn’t join them!!
TGB