Ridges and Valleys Walk - 15th April 2023

 Spring has come and it's a day for walk on God's wonderful earth!  Seventeen of us set out from the delightful village of Belstone and ascended Belstone Tor, where an Irishman's Wall attempted to halt us before we strode along the scenic ridge to Oke Tor - a good spot for lunch!  From here, Nick and Sammy departed for their epic two day jaunt, while us mere mortals took track and military roads around to East Mill Tor, where a second lunch stop was called for.  There is was a tromp north. visiting a swimming spot on the East Okemont River, and a dance with the Nine Maidens Stones before our 9.5 mile walk came to an end.  Great day, great company, and stunning views.

Tors, woods and Pools

 On a cold day in early March a godly group of intrepid walkers gathered in the Leeden Tor Car Park for a walk that proved to take in much diverse scenery.  A quick ascent to Sharpitor and then to Leather Tor took us to an exciting descent towards Burrator reservoir.   From here, a series of delightful woodland paths took us eventually once more onto open moorland and a visit to Crazy Well Pool.  We found the Devonport Leat and followed it down stream to the aqueduct, from where another climb took us to Black Tor with its Logan stone (just!).  Our final ascent took us up to Leiden Tor from where it was all downhill back to the car park.  It was a delightful day with evidence of the artistic beauty of our Creator everywhere to be seen; and the lovely company to enjoy it with.