It was a cold but bright morning as we gathered at Norsworthy Bridge. Out through the old field systems, past Snapper Tor and Little Down Tor and up to Down Tor proper for a quick photo shoot. Descending the south side of the tor, we made our way through more fields to the remains of West Deancombe Farm. Here we decided to stop in the dappled sunshine for an early coffee break. Once refreshed, we continued southwards over Narrator Brook then uperty up to Yellowmead Down. A slow but steady climb took us up to Sheeps Tor, with its panoramic views of Gutter Tor, Leather Tor and Burrator Reservoir. Down the west side of the tor (by a slightly tricky route) and on to Beechcroft Plantation, before contouring round below Sheeps Tor, past Narrator Plantation and Narrator Farm to the road. While most followed the “official route” through the arboretum, past Middleworth Farm back to the cars, a few rebels opted simply to follow the road! Walking over, it was off to the Rock for a well-earned lunch.
Phil