The blighting wind was reduced to a gentle breeze, there was no rain and plenty of sunshine just as I ordered.
Setting off from Bel Tor Corner along the inevitable Dr Blackwells Drive with its wonderful views down into the Dart valley, it seemed even deeper with the trees all bare. Around to cross the road and down to Leigh Tor for a cuppa sat on the rocks in the sun. Then down through the woods to the Dart with its lovely swimming pools, no one was game enough though. On past the impressive Spitchwick Lodge to follow the road and then tracks to Spitchwick Manor itself. Everything was looking very spruce and the cedar house is weathering in nicely. Finding the path to Lower Town ( a strange name for a farm so high on a hill) where a pony took exception to Brenda giving it pet names and was all for giving her a nip.
A short detour to Blackaton Tor where we sat on top amongst the gorse for a picnic in the sun. Next a visit to Leusdon Church was a necessity, before a fair bit of road past newly planted woods to bring us to Ponsworthy. Over the ford for the steep climb up to the open moor. Then just a gentle rise past Primm Cottage ( I wonder when that was last a permanent residence. ) with lovely views of the surrounding countryside it was back to the cars.
Enjoyed by all I think.
Mike