Well obviously the prayer to the sun god had worked – very
cold but beautifully sunny with crystal clear views.
We assembled to head off for a search for……… new
longhouses! Well it wouldn’t be my walk would
it without at least one!
Off up the path passing the remnants of Wheal Caroline,
California or was it merely Statts to the Farm which also goes by the same
names- sadly no longhouse here, a bit more modern – ish. Onwards up across the Moor with our
destination coming into sight.
Well, not really a Longhouse – probably more wooden house,
one sided and missing large bits of it, being held down by large ICBs full of
water! But there were two of them with outbuildings
– Desolate Farm and Sheep Farm……….
Hmmm…… well yes it was a film set!
Not interested in signing up any TWW extras though.
So after a good poke around the walk was resumed. Down the hill, past the D stone surrounded in
lights – ready to take a starring role maybe?
Into the gloomy forest and to seek a patch of sunshine for a cuppa with
a wonderful view of the Assycombe Stone Row.
On down and round stopping for a chat with another security guard,
guarding another posse of trucks. Then
up along the Assycombe Glow – presumably these Actors need to have their route
lit up in case they get lost.
Out onto the Moor again and a beeline to Water Hill. Then down and back past the Farm again to
return to the car. Walk was cut a bit
shorter than intended due to the urge for stardom or was it just the lure of
the pub! Whichever way the usual good
prompt meal was had at the Warren House.