And quite suddenly there it wasn't.
Quite a shower as we headed to the Fox and Hounds, but all calm on arrival. Out to the moor past the fields where lots of work is taking place. Just what is going on? Could it just be tidying up or are there other plans? And at the top the most beautiful stone wall being built, a true work of art. Along and down wondering if the Lyd would be passable but all just fine. Gently up with great views and heavy showers powering past to the north and south. Up to the most fabulous hawthorn and on to Arms. Little Links beckoned and the track made height gain easy before contouring round to Little, clearly visible on the horizon - and then it wasn't. Heavy rain on our backs pushed us along easing just as we turned into the wind. Down toward Great Nodden to find shelter with the most fantastic crepuscular rays and patches of sunshine. By the Lyd to easily cross the ford and back up to the main track. To the welcoming Fox and Hounds in good time for a refreshing pint.
A very nice evening to be out and about.