Prewley Moor
A good turn out this week, eleven walkers + Huey, best for some time. Across Prewley Moor with another group silhouetted on the skyline, obviously examining the iceworks. Past the north facing ‘corrie’ and up to Shelstone Tor, no heroics on the Logan stone today. A steepening down, down to the weir and footbridge over the Okement where there were lots of rocks to sit on for a cuppa. On round Vellake Corner past the lovely old bridge to nowhere. From there it was simply a case of following the track round Meldon Reservoir, which is back to full again, but not yet overflowing.
Leaning on the gate next to the car park were two farmers looking at their heard of Shetland Ponies. They were rather cute and I am sure if Brenda had been with us we would never have got away. On up the bridle way across South Down to eventually merge with the West Devon Way and so through the gate near Prewley Water Works and the cars.
It was good to find out that The Fox And Hounds is still in the hands of Frank's family and being run by his offspring. But dear me it was quieter than anyone had ever seen it, maybe a sign of the times.
Mike