We started by a quick trip up to Shilstone Tor – very
interesting as it looks extensively quarried – is it a real tor or just a pile
of rocks! Then off down the road to pass
Higher Shilstone- a lovely old longhouse, which doesn’t like being
photographed, shy maybe?
A stroll down the lane to Throwleigh and a quick look round the
lovely church, then off along Deave Lane an old green lane that pops out at
Forder. A short diversion to Wonson to
check out the Northmore Arms, looking fine with tent and bunting ready for the
forthcoming Jubilee festivities, and of course to admire the gun in the car
park. For those interested it seems the pub is now open daily ’12 to close’ and
so worth a visit again – and of course to admire the risqué weathervane!!!
Then down the lane to Providence Chapel which provided a
handy cuppa stop as it chose that moment to decide to drop a little shower on
us. Unfortunately the school room was
not open with the photos and history to Throwleigh parish. However it is opening up in June with a new
exhibition of Chris Chapman pictures.
Another place to visit again.
Delightful his and hers conveniences with a view and then a pretty cemetery.
Wending on then to Gidleigh to view another beautiful little
church and a view of the ruined Castle, shame the nice man wouldn’t let us in
for a closer look. Meandering along
lanes and a bit of gentle moor heading towards the cars, when lo and behold a
host of fairies was spotted – missed on the way out or had they just moved
in???
A very nice lunch was enjoyed at the very reasonable Taw
River Inn – but no living roof to be admired this time, just pristine thatch.
Jane