An intrepid group of four met at Princetown car park with
the intention of conquering Fur Tor and Yes Tor on this fine last day of the year.
So off we set, fighting tooth and nail against the howling wind,
along the long hard winding track. Soon
in the far distance , after a long arduous trek (all of 1 mile) the
destinations where spotted. Still a
mountainous, treacherous, off piste, downward slope to be negotiated. Then across the valley floor keeping a watchful
eye out all the time for stray iron horses.
A last final push up to the dizzy heights and Fur Tor was
conquered! Time for a rest out of the
hurricane force winds and for a cuppa to fortify us for the return
journey. We decided it would tax our
strength too much to scale the rocky peak of Yes Tor - so a friendly wave had
to suffice.
Onwards and backwards now, slogging along our outward bound
tracks to ensure we had a safe passage back.
At least the tornado was now behind us and aided our weary
footsteps. Still keeping a wary eye to
ensure the iron horses didn’t get us we finally made it back.
Just time for a restorative pint and packet of crisps (or a
mulled wine and mince pie) at the Plume.
A wonderful adventure of there and back (think I’ve been
watching too many Hobbits this Christmas) to the wonderful Fur and Yes Tor –
South of course!!
Jane