What a year it has been for all the lovely flowers; all are out at once. When have we been able to enjoy such an abundance with foxgloves, orchids and asphodels and many, many more all there together - Just Perfect! Out from Lowery Crossing as the rain disappeared to give us a nice dry evening. Down to the leat and the silver wheel and then into the amazing meadow and orchids in abundance. We had to tread very, very carefully as we made our way down to the road. On to the reservoir track, still lots to see. Popping out at Norsworthy Bridge gave us the perfect spot for a cuppa. Up the track by some campers at the blowing house to Lethertor Bridge and round. No bats in the cave so up to the leat and on and out as the sun gently started to ease giving wonderful light across Down Tor and beyond. To the col and up chasing the sun which had gracefully disappeared as we crested the ridge. Peek Hill and the tall ladder stile took us back to the cars in nice time for the Burrator Inn.
A very, very warm welcome to us casual drinkers and most comfortable chairs and sofas to rest our limbs. BUT, just what is going on? ROAR, WHOO, OOH, AAH, WHOOPEE, seems lots of folk having a really great time as we quietly sipped our beers. But, why as one of our esteemed company commented, is singing not allowed in church?
A super evening to enjoy some of the best of our moor.