So it was down to Plan C in the end. A was to head out to the Langstone, scuppered
by live firing. B was to head north
anyway and round Wedlake and back, scuppered by some very unDartmoor like
weather. So in the end ……
We met at Beccamoor Combe and opted to head south and seek
some shade and possible coolness. First
of course we had to look for the obligatory Longhouse which in this case was
just half of one. Then on down giving a
brief wave to the forbidden tor and passing the nicely shaped but abandoned
piece of stone. We wended our way to
Sampford Spiney and sought the shade along the church path to stop for a cuppa
( you’ll be interested to know that the flattened grass caused by us sitting is
still evident a week later!!). A meander
down lanes to Ward Bridge and a hunt for the C stones and then a long hot slog
up the slope to Withill and along to Daveytown.
More shade and a gentle breeze awaited us below Hucken Tor for a much-needed
rest and picnic.
Onwards then to an unscheduled stop at the Dartmoor Inn for
coffee, cake, ice cream, beer, cider, iced tea.
Very nice it all was. Then
various routes back to the roasting cars ….. it really was a very hot day!