WW 23rd July 2025

 


Well, the school holidays have started and we all know exactly what that means. Absolutely guaranteed wind and rain for at least six weeks. But NO!

So, out from Four Winds on a beautiful evening. A few clouds, the sun still high in the sky and a most pleasant breeze. Out along to check on the stone rows and the menhir - all well. Down to easily cross the Pilla Brook and steadily up to King's Tor. It really is a super tor and, once again, we speculated what all these tors must have looked like before the granite grabbers got stuck into them. Across to Swell Tor and round exploring all the signs of little buildings, small quarries and the sett makers. Nice to be there on a bright sunny evening. To the Blacksmith's Shop; always a nice spot for a cuppa. Then round the tracks to Sailors' Home Quarry - now that will be a drought when the pond dries out. The steady track taking us across to Foggintor and along by Yellowmead. The sun had been hiding behind a bank of Cornish cloud but decided to pop out for a brilliant sunset. By the Red Cottages and another very pleasant track back to the cars: lots of campervanners enjoying their evening.

Up to the Prince of Wales in good time. We only just got a pint as tidying up and closing time was rushing along.

Such a lovely evening, the nights are definitely drawing in, all the more opportunities for fabulous sunsets.

You really do have to be there ...

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