Lustleigh Cleave - Saturday 2nd October 2010

Plan of walk

We managed to entice Pam, Rich and Kat to join us on this walk.  heading out of Lustleigh up a narrow lane, we eventually found the start of the footpath.  it was wedged between 2 hedges and was very very steep.  the  photo above of Dave and Rich posing as wheres wally?  is what you see nearly at the top.  but the view when you reach the summit, is spectacular and well worth the climb.  you can see for miles.  the route is used by mountain bikers which seemed rather a difficult way to enjoy the countryside as its rough in places. half way through the walk, we encountered a tricky footpath, across moss covered boulders of a river!  we just gritted our teeth and went for it.  The dog got half way across and decided it was too dangerous.  however, when he was the last one to cross he decided he would have a go, and flung himself across and was very pleased with himself.  after that, a long steep path through a wood, led us back to the beginning.  we then had to treat ourselves to a delicious lunch at the Lustleigh Cleave pub.  highly recommended!!