WW 20th August 2025

 

Goodness me that was dark, I mean really really dark, so dark my torch gave up - luckily the best prepared person was there with a spare - thanks!

Out from Higher Godsworthy on another very pleasant evening; hoping for a nice sunset. A cooling easterly made for very nice walking. The local farmer charged at us on his quad bike. All very friendly just checking his bailer twine was up to scratch. Across the Wedlake fields and then steadily up to White. All very dry, even the sundews seem to be struggling. Through the iron age hillfort and down to the refurbed range hut to find shelter for a nice cuppa. The clouds were rather thick so only the faintest of sunsets. To the longstone which reminded us of the Easter Island monoliths. Over the moor on a reasonable track to the stone circle. Some said they remembered when more stones were standing. Then the long long, wide track to Roos, all very nice going. Soon at Roos as the light faded to dark. Down to pick up the dew pond track and round Cox. The lights of Wedlake Farm helping us, then Higher Godsworthy with its yappy dogs guided us back to the cars. Later than usual to the Whitty which was in full swing - rare to find a pub with lots of evening drinkers nowadays.

A very pleasant evening to be out and about.

You really do have to be there ...

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