A circumnavigation of Kit Hill
As often with my walks, it started off so well. I’d planned it all beautifully - panoramic views while the light lasted then up to the tower then down to the South Mine Chimney then along the track to find the path over the Exelsior Tunnel. Easy!
The views weren’t bad, a bit misty, a quick visit to the quarry where good quality granite was mined to be used for sea defences in Plymouth and up to the Summit Stack. This was the remains of the chimney for the steam engine used by the Kit Hill Mining Complex installed in 1850 to pump water from the mines and drive the winding apparatus to lift the ore. Now festooned with transmitters and lightening conductors.
A pleasant coffee stop as the mist and dark closed in around us. The dark was accompanied by those pesky Cornish Piskies who moved the path so we ended up in a boring car park missing the best bits. Should have checked my compass at the top!
Hey Ho! The rain was setting in and we were early to pub. So not all lost. The Rifle Volunteer was busy with local youth playing pool and diners leaving after a good meal. A proper Pub. One of the few now.
Stella