Mists unexpectedly swirled around but rain was definitely much finer than September's !!
We followed a similar route including St Edwards, Brag Lane, Luxton Tor and the trig point at Saddlesborough but we had coffee at Hawks Tor with clearing views. The Wotter stone rows and settling lake were circumnavigated and possibilities of Roman activity were put forward.
We then followed a higher route to Black Alder Tor and managed to get into the underbelly of the incline railway drumkeeper's building. After that we accessed the well kept, but little known, cemetery and enjoyed lunch at the Lee Moor village lily ponds before stronger drizzle manifested.
Loping downhill by now we took the private road through Broadoaks and entered Lee Woods via a local dog walking path avoiding the mysteries of the "official" footpath.
Wotter village was again part of our route and then RAF Hawksmoor and Beatland Cross.
Over 8 miles of easy walking and although no sun we enjoyed mostly pleasant conditions.
An intriguing and possibly less admired and visited part of Dartmoor in the South Hams !!!
Anne