So we arranged to meet at Postbridge – car park somehow looks
larger now that the extension on the Visitor Centre is complete and as it is
still free (although one decided to not risk that and joined from across the road). We set off down the road and across the
lovely bridge, then via Lydgate to Pizwell.
The warning had been given that this walked was un-recced however this
first part was Plan B for a walk in February which eventually, due to excessive
wetness, become walk Plan C.
On then to Ephraim’s Pinch (because someone was collecting
D365 squares!) then backtracking slightly and on to ‘virgin’ territory
(although there was discussion about whether some qualified for this due to an
earlier incident with removal of bits of clothing – don’t ask!!). Across Cator
Common and up for a cuppa stop under some welcome shade. A short hop along the lane to ‘New walls for
Old’ (another D365 square!).
A bit of down and then up to the top of Riddon Ridge for
lunch. Was a bit hot out in the sun but
wonderful views all round and a pleasant time was spent spotting and naming
tors. On and down and over Bellever
bridge, lovely to see children playing in the river but not so nice to see the
‘tent city’ further down the bank. Then discovered the ‘new’ Devon Wildlife
Trust hay meadow which made a pleasant walk through avoiding the road. On the last stretch now back to base, on the
way helping a couple of lost souls looking for a nice short, easy walk to Grey
Wethers. Much advice given.
Despite being un-recced no machetes were needed and it is
firmly established that several of us have developed a stone fetish!!
Jane