WW 8th October 2025

 

After rather a cloudy day the promise was for the clouds to clear and the Harvest Moon to appear.

So, out from Norsworthy Bridge and up the fungus trail. Lots and lots to see and the slugs were having a feast. Out to the track and a change of plan as the wonderful moon started to appear. Passing Raddick Lane and down through the fields to Kingsett (dating from 1330!). Over the wee bridge and steadily up to Down. Barely a breath of wind so the summit made a good spot for a cuppa. The Harvest Moon shining brightly and the Eddystone winking away. Over to Hingston Hill where the moon provided a fine backdrop to the stone row. Across to Combeshead and on to Cuckoo Rock shining in the moonlight. The neat track easily took us down to the main track and back. On to the Burrator Inn in good time for a nice pint. All very, very quiet and we were the last to leave at 1010.

A most pleasant evening to be out on the moor.

WW 1st October 2025

 

Two Bridges car park - no not that way - up the road a bit and through the deep dark wood - could have done with torches early - lots of trip hazards - up past Beardown Farm with all its new camping signs - past a couple of campers sat by their fire - on up through the plantation - following the track uphill- try and find Beardown Tor - simple follow on uphill - ground getting a bit rough - time for torches - suddenly enveloped in thick mist - not so simple now - a bit of a wander round - then there it is flagpole and all - compass out to take us down the valley to the leat - my goodness some of the grass has reached excessive heights this year - along the leat to the weir - an easy peasy crossing - not much water - a stop for a drink on the wall - over the stile - up a bit to find the track along the valley - past Wistmans Wood - goodness the track goes on forever - suddenly there is Crockern Farm - a short walk along the drive back to the cars- late - all the pubs firmly shut with lights out - never mind - good to be out!

    Mike