By golly, it was hot ! Too hot for walking, although others were out and seemed ok. Must be me. Oh well, better get over it!!
Long drive to Fernworthy, the usually flooded lanes as dry as the Kalahari.Just five baking mad Tues walkers set off up the main track, turning right and out on to the moors. Missing the Three boys stone, easily done as there is only one and on to the Long stone....... can't miss that one!
Keep going upwards across Chagford common to the striking Kestor Rock to inspect the largest rock basin of all.
'Tis indeed large and very deep, even some algae coloured water still in it, Yuk!
Over to Batworthy corner and the heat was rising. Down and around the Teign-i-ver clapper bridge and found the fabulous and wonderful Tolman stone, straddling the north Teign river. Legend says if you struggle through the hole, it helps with fertility!!!!
Next nine months should be interesting!!!!
Quick visit to Scorhill circle or locally called Scorhill, strange vibes get there apparently.
Back to the river to eat, drink and cool our feet in the river. Bit of wildlife watching too.
Turning back to the long, long track back to Fernworthy avoiding the "boggy" bits, the heat got rather unbearable, but first aid was administered after very short lie down, we trudged on finally finding a gap in the wall to get back to the cool of the forest.
More trudging and moaning until a bit of downhill and the cars hove into sight.
Was so glad to make it to the finish.
I think all of us were actually.
Was it worth it?
Jury's out on that one!
Of course it was, all walks are worth it....... in so many different ways.
Brenda