6 River Crossings and only 2 Bridges!
Another scorcher on Dartmoor, but much quieter than on Monday, (some cycling race), so we almost had the moor to ourselves. Leaving Dunnabridge Pound, following 6 youngsters who were obviously out to camp later in the
day. Were they taking part in this years Ten Tors, which because of Covid is open to teams to complete by October on their home territory? It was good to see them out and about.
Another scorcher on Dartmoor, but much quieter than on Monday, (some cycling race), so we almost had the moor to ourselves. Leaving Dunnabridge Pound, following 6 youngsters who were obviously out to camp later in the
day. Were they taking part in this years Ten Tors, which because of Covid is open to teams to complete by October on their home territory? It was good to see them out and about.
It was down to the West Dart to cross the 1st of the stepping stones, where the water was just ankle deep, and then on to the 2nd set on the Swincombe just below Sherberton. As we started the climb up to Hexworthy one of our number realised that the climb was a little easier than normal, he’d left his rucksack at the car! As he returned to collect his lunch we carried on to The Forest Inn, unfortunately too early for coffee but good to see it is operating again.
Coffee taken at Hexworthy Bridge where there were a number of people sunbathing and enjoying themselves in the river and Fern just had to join them.
It was then up and over to Dartmeet where the Chalet was open so Coffee, Iced Tea and Ice Creams were the order of the day enjoyed by the river whilst we waited for our missing member and it was decided to have lunch whilst we had the shade.
Coffee taken at Hexworthy Bridge where there were a number of people sunbathing and enjoying themselves in the river and Fern just had to join them.
It was then up and over to Dartmeet where the Chalet was open so Coffee, Iced Tea and Ice Creams were the order of the day enjoyed by the river whilst we waited for our missing member and it was decided to have lunch whilst we had the shade.
Then it was time to follow the East Dart up to the clapper bridge below Babeny, but with the water being so low a quick step across the stream by the stepping stones before Brimpts farm was in order. It was disappointing to see the woodland fenced off with 3 rows of barbed wire! Out via Brimpts, past the saw mill and out on the open moor heading for the Long Stone. A distinct path which must have been the access from the farm to the mine in years gone by. On reaching the track from Laughter Hole Farm it was then down hill back to the cars.
Tylo and Fern’s last walk with us for the time being as Tylo starts his apprenticeship next week, good luck to him, we will miss them both.
Tylo and Fern’s last walk with us for the time being as Tylo starts his apprenticeship next week, good luck to him, we will miss them both.
Peter M