A super starlit evening to set out from Norsworthy Bridge.
Up the old fungus trail, not looking too promising but take your time. And, slowly you get your eye in and they start to appear. And the highlight a beautiful Amethyst Deceiver - quite rare apparently. Onward to pop out over the stile and up. Soon to Raddick Lane to the open moor. A perfect place to stop a while for a cuppa and some star and satellite watching. A bit too early for the Orionids but plenty to see. On the wide track to a very quiet Crazy Well Pool - just where are all those supposed wild swimmers? Hopes were high and there they were, some lovely little newts. Up to the leat and along, all most pleasant until the steep descent to the aqueduct. Into the woods and down where lots and lots of oak trees have been planted to the steady planks over Meavy Just as we commented about not seeing even one frog one dutifully appeared, all nice and coppery. Along, along by Lethertor bridge and back. Somewhat late to the Burrator Inn but, as expected, a warm welcome.
A most pleasant evening to be out and about.