A meander along the lane and then off along the footpath by
the stream and across the fields.
Passing the inaccessible stile to nowhere, then across the little
footbridge then up the track – said there would have to be up! Next excitement was the magic gate – a first
for a TWW walk? A quick salute to the
house where the wonderful Crossings lived and playing dodgems with ferocious
traffic and on to the safety of the open Moor.
Then more up! To the trig point on Gibbett Hill to survey the extent of
the recently ‘out of control’ swaling and have a cuppa in the shelter of the
old mine workings. Mini birthday muffins
were served, made with the help (?) of Maya. 😊
Down to more lanes (sorry Raz) to search for the GWR
boundary markers, along past the interesting Smithy and cottages, through the
village of Brentor and then more GWR markers and a view of the old
station. Back on to the Moor again to
head through Mary Tavy with a quick wave to the Allotments to the Mary Tavy Inn.
We were joined by the ‘refugees’ from
Hong Kong – the best birthday present you can have. And, hurrah, baguettes were on the
menu!!!! And chips of course!
Jane