An ideal day for a walk, a bit of sun, a bit of cloud and a pleasant breeze. From the Fox and Hounds, we set off along the track to Nodden Gate, and then up to Great Nodden. A pause to take in the views of Sourton, Arms and Gt Links Tors along with the farm land stretching west across Devon and into Cornwall. After posing for the obligatory photo, we headed on northwards to the old tramway. At the bridge over the track to Southerly, we stopped to survey a number of large pieces of granite that appeared to have been worked but apparently rejected by the masons who built the bridge. Passing through a herd of cows who seemed not the slightest bit bothered by us or Hughey, and on to “the points”, an ideal stop for a brew.
Suitable refreshed, we continued along the tram way to Lake Down, and then descended to the viaduct. Passing under the viaduct, we stopped to marvel at the workmanship of those who built the viaduct in 1864 -74 to carry a single railway track, and then widened it in 1878 to accommodate a second track.
After crossing the A386 at Lake, we picked up the West Devon Way, and headed south. Thanks to the recent dry weather, crossing Cranford Brook was no problem. Looking to the east, we had fine views of the early part of our route. On reaching Station Road, we had a gentle up hill section back to the pub for a well earned lunch.
A shortish, flattish walk with a pub at the end. Hopefully this kept the troops happy.
Phil