Just the most perfect weather for our annual, traditional walk out to Fur Tor.
Nice and mizzly at Lane End and the steady climb to Ger. The cleave was silent for a change as we headed round to Tavy Cleave Tors and by down to cross the Rattlebrook at Deadlake Foot - no problems today. Soon we were at Amicombe Hut for a pleasant cuppa. The horsey hut is well supplied with coal and water if ever there is a shortage. Round above the Tavy to Sandy Lake and another easy crossing. Steadily up seeking out the sheep trods to climb to Fur Tor which, somewhat reluctantly, emerged. Nice shelter from the breeze for our picnic. Soon time to brave the tussocks and head down, hopping across Fur Tor Brook with the flag pole providing a good aiming point. Few folk about today, a couple heading to Tavy Hole and a line of yompers yomping. On to the head of the lane and the tethering post. The lane windingly took us out and across to Standon Hill where the moor seems fully recovered from the lockdown fire of two years ago. Time for a snack then steeply down to cross the Tavy. Up and along by the leat and back to the cars.
A jolly nice day to be out walking with a cooling breeze and not too much of that sunshine stuff.