12 walkers for the 12th day of the month! Old moss covered walls lined the lane we set off down before turning into a track taking us through North Park and South Park (not the US cartoon show!!!) - down to the raging river we went and then back up the other side. We continued across fields with cracking open views across to Meldon Hill. Finally we emerged out onto the open moorland below Frenchbeer Rocks. We’d been sheltered from the wind until now but Dartmoor decided to remind us what it’s all about - so a refreshing breeze and a little bit of rain accompanied us past Frenchbeer Rock, Middle Tor and Kestor. Some brave souls risked the elements and climbed the tor to see the enormous rock basin - always an impressive sight. At this point we did see some blue sky and there was a nano-second of sunshine. Onwards to our lunch stop by the very full and fast flowing River Teign. No visit to this magical area is complete with a stop at Scorhill Stone Circle and we even got to see a rainbow. Back to the cars by 2pm! A perfect birthday Dartmoor walk.
Dianne