Cuckoo Chase
A truly fabulous evening to set off from a very quiet Two Bridges Quarry. Out along the familiar track by the West Dart as the cuckoos called - hard to know how many but quite a few. To the wonderful Wistman's Wood looking amazing in the bright sunshine. The Buller Stone hove into view and, as ever, speculation about just how old some of the oaks must be. And then, as usual on a Wednesday evening, something spectacular. Just above our heads two cuckoos chasing; establishing territory I guess. Up to Longaford for a cuppa with the sun still shining brightly. Along the very, very dry ridge by Little Bee to Littaford. But, just what can that be? The cows had what appeared to bells. I have no idea what they are and neither had the resident at Crockern Farm. He said they had been put out only a few days ago and they are trying to keep livestock away from Wistman's. Could that be something to do with it? Back to the car to the Two Bridges Hotel for a very warm welcome. So a nice pint in the window as the posh folk chatted on the Chesterfields. Perhaps we have been promoted from 'Casual Walkers'.
On the way back the most beautiful sunset.
Wow, Dartmoor is just so, so ...