From Postbridge car park, we set off on a grey and blustery
day, crossing the East Dart by means of the clapper bridge, then across the
road and into the meadow. Through the
“bamboo gate” by Hartyland, and on towards Hartland tor. One brave soul investigated the lowland route
beside the river, while the rest opted to ascend the tor, before dropping down
to the William Donaghy Memorial. The
mystery of WD recounted, we continued in a northerly heading, passing above the
beehive hut, stopping for a brew on the slopes of White Ridge. Onwards to Grey Wethers, and a debate as to
how many stones there should be in each circle.
A sharp climb soon saw us on Sittaford Tor, with its impressive views of
the surrounding moor. Heading southwest,
we investigated the Sittaford recumbent Stone Circle, before continuing to
Statts House. With the skies looking
increasingly threatening, we opted for early lunch with the ruins providing
some protection from the wind. A good
decision, for as we prepared to leave, the rain began. We headed down hill by way of Mr Philpott’s
peat pass, before heading south-eastwards above Broad Marsh to Sandy Hole
Pass. Along the river to the
waterfall. After an uneventful river
crossing, we were soon on a familiar route crossing Braddon Lake and down the
drove lane back to the car park.
Phil