Marvellous weather for a classic walk - our annual trip to Fur Tor. Hardly the hint of a breeze as we set out from Lane End gently up to Ger Tor. The cleave was very quiet below as we made our way round to Tavy Cleave Tor. Down to Deadlake Foot and uppety to Amicombe huts for a nice cuppa - plenty of coal and water out there if you fancy a trip. Along by that tor that isn't and down to Sandy Park. Very easily across and the steady climb to Fur Tor. The summit soon came into view and a nice cooling breeze helped us find shelter for lunch. Views far and wide from this Queen of tors. Not a soul out there until two other walkers arrived as surprised as us to see anyone. So wonderful to have all this fantastic countryside on our doorstep and just so, so quiet. Lunch over and time to head down to cross the streams; always aiming for the flagpole on the horizon. The tussocks were not too tiring as we found the hitching post and the old, old lane that bends its way to Lynch. A neat track took us along the edge of the huge fire that raged here earlier in the year. Few signs of its effect; it must have just zipped across the top of the dry grass. Standon Hill made a nice spot for a snack before making our way back, easily crossing the Tavy to the cars.
A marvellous day to be out enjoying the very best that Dartmoor offers.