Another sunny morning, how lucky are we.
10 o'clock, on the dot, we set out along the track just below hillside, a buzzard calling loudly as it flew straight across looking for who knows what. On past Longash Farm, no-one around, just sheep, through the gates and down to the picturesque temperate rainforest known as Longásh Wood. The river crashing over the rocks in a hurry to join the Walkham, spectacular as always. I wonder what the mangled collection of pipework used to do?On past the lower reaches of Hucken Tor, admiring the oak tree festooned with usnea articulata lichen. Just like a Christmas tree!
Past Davytown and to a rather long dreary lane, lovely views though, and on 'til Ward Bridge. Two lovely C stones here, thoughtfully cleared of weeds, moss leaves .
We watched the mighty River Walkham tumbling through and played poohsticks. wheeeee!!
Refreshments needed, we stopped in the peaceful Hilltown Woods, just the sound of rushing water below us.
Sun still shining!
Passing round the back of Sampford Spinney and out on the moors, following the track beside the wall until Vixen Tor hove into sight. Sadly still private property, never mind, one day..........
On, on to my chosen pub, rather expensive, not really much choice for us down to earth people, nice chips though. I was still hungry after my bruschetta, oh dear!
Oh and it's still dry!!!!
Brenda