Off through the village and over the bridge. Over the cattle grid and left towards Yeo Farm with Marchant's Cross on our right. Only one hill in this walk but that being a constant slope along the edge of Lynch Down to Ringmoor Cottage and over on to Ringmoor Down where the lovely view of Sheepstor shone in the warm sunshine.
Now, down the road to Collyton, past the pretty ford and barking dogs to our coffee stop at Kit Mine. ( marked as "Tin Mine (dis)" on the O.S.map)
Three shady buddles gave plenty of seating choice whilst evidence of a waterwheel, an adit and a mine associated building gave a chance to explore.
On now to Sheepstor Church , much foreign history and links to Sarawak, and then along the lane to Burrator Reservoir which was surprisingly low.
Along the shore and dam. Ducks sailing away. Choice of parallel routes to Burrator Dam.
Down now through the mossy Meavy Valley with its tumble down chestnut trees to climb over and back through the village to the very warm bar of the "Oak" and a generous lunch.
Anne