Somewhat wet but just fine once you get out in it as usual.
From Merrivale and out along the track past Longash and over Little Wonder Bridge - well living up to its name this evening. Past Hucken Farm and gently up following the wall to the long, long tor. Over the stile to the tramway. Taking the loop to Swell Tor Quarry we soon found the corbels still waiting for the call. Onward to take shelter in the Blacksmith's House for a warming cuppa. Softly up and round to Sailor's Home - a very well preserved powder shelter under Crip Tor. Round and into the wet northerly breeze to seek out the drop off point. Luckily car lights provided guidance to the wall and the raging Pila Brook. Dry feet so far - but only one way to get across - so wet feet up to the Longstone. Over the stone rows and down back to the cars where the water was well spurting from the drains. Soon at the reliable Whitty which soon became quite full and the chance to catch up with 'old' friends.
A jolly nice evening to be out and about.