It was forecast to be very windy and cold so a low level walk seemed sensible, as it happened the worst of the weather had blown through. I used to run this route the other way round with a few extra hilly bits thrown in back in the days when I lived in Horrabridge. Lots of water erosion on the riverbanks and numerous trees down in the woods since then.
On along the Walkham in fading light to Grenofen Bridge then following the river upstream on the other bank, past the lovely funnel falls, as far as double waters. A short stop for a cuppa whilst watching a few bats flying up and down the river, I would have thought it was still too cold for them. On up the road past Bucktor to the top of the hill with a bright quarter moon and several stars now showing. Next following the track with the huge tractor ruts towards Denham Bridge but turning right to find the path down to old railway bridge over the cycle track. And so on to the cars.
High hopes of a pint in The London Inn but just after 9.30 and all was in darkness. Maybe things will improve in the summer!
Mike