Four from across the water joined the Cornish resident as we set off through the unnamed wood, from the back of the car park, with the sound of the River Lynher below. It was then a climb up to the road for a short time to pass through the appropriately named “Uphill” before taking the track down to Colquite Cottage and woods. No sign of the Llamas seen by the leader when he did the walk last September.
A steep descent brought us to the river and a short walk
brought us to the bridge and much fun was had crossing it to explore Botternel
and Broad woods. Due to areas being cordoned off due to Ash dieback we were
unable to walk along the river which would have given us views of the cottage
on the opposite bank.
It was then time to climb up to the volunteers' work base for a refreshment break.
After returning and crossing the bridge once more we made our way to the main entrance to the wood with its information board about the Stara Community Woodland who maintain the area. If you visit you are encouraged to bring secateurs and snip as you go.
After crossing the County Bridge it was across the fields by the river. New bridges and gates have been installed making this section much easier, and it was then back into Rilla Mill to return to the carpark up a narrow lane reminiscent of old fishing villages on the coast.
Rather than the pub it was back to mine where sighting of the ISS followed close behind by the new Russian module and a rocket booster concluded another splendid evening.