Piles Hill from Shipley Bridge

 Well, a late summer stroll couldn't ask for better weather, and it was great to see Kerry and Richard again.  So the three of us set off up Diamond lane but veered to the top of a little-visited tor - can't remember the name and it's not named on the OS map!

Through the dying broken to cross the Three Barrows Reeve and we continued to the major track which forms part of the Two Moors Way.  We followed this track passing Piles Hill and Glasscombe Ball until we reached the crossroads near Spurrell's Cross.  Descending the hill we found a lovely spot for lunch, with far-reaching views to South Brent and beyond.

Finding our way through the gorse we contoured north to Glasscombe Corner, over West and East Glaze Brooks and up to Ball Gate.  An easy descent took us back to the road and the car park.

A lovely 7-8 mile walk with great company, perfect walking weather, and of course, the beauty of creation to wow us!

Seeing the Sights - A Hefty Stroll

 As part of the Dartmoor Walking Festival 2023, the contribution from Mustard Seed Walks was a hefty 15 mile stroll from Haytor Visitors Centre to see all the 'tourist' sights in the area.

The day provided drizzle, mist and a spot of sunshine - good Dartmoor walking weather.  And of the 10 showing interest, 6 turned up to complete this delightful walk in great company and totally soaked in the beauty of God's creation!

Thanks Alan for the pictures that will appear here.

Stepping Stones Walk - 13th July 2023

 Five of us set out from Dunnabridge Pound car park, throwing a chuckle at Laughter Tor and we walked past heading for the foresty Laughter Hole Farm. We oooed and aared at the very magnificent Laughter Hole House before traversing our first of four sets of stepping stones.  A pair of wet boots placated the river and the other three sets offered no resistance. 

What a lovely day - even the rain didn’t dampen spirits! 

Great Mis Tor Circular Walk - 27th May 2023

 May Bank Holiday Saturday, and a stunningly sunny day, so a small select group of seven ventured out on a delightful and leisurely walk from Four Winds car park.  After a brief visit to Little Mis Tor, we all clambered up onto Great Mis Tor in search of the 'frying pan' which as the pictures lay claim to, we found.  After crossing the River Waltham at Dead Lake, the peace of the day enforced a lunch brake - where feet were dipped!  As the hear increased, our walk back past Roos Tor and Great Staple Tor became a challenge, albeit a pleasant one.  After braving the road across Merrivale Bridge, we escape the cars and viewed the stone rows before our return to the car park.  A lovely 7.5 mile trek in great company and through God's wonderful creation!

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. 

Mustard Seed Walk - Cowsic Stones - 4 Feb 2023

 Simon Dell, that legend of a man kindly led our band of 16 around the old stones carved over 200 years ago by the Reverend Bray.  Quirky yet peaceful, idyllic and thoroughly interesting was Simon’s talk as we clambered, climbed and strolled around Beardown Farm - thank you Harry the farmer.