Warleigh Point, Tamerton, Plymouth - January 2016

This area is a nature reserve and looked after by the Devon Wildlife Trust. Full of birds, and wildlife, with crabs along the shoreline.  The wood is full of oaks and other trees.  Volunteers of DWT are improving the site by getting rid of holly and other species that have encroached on the native woodland. 

We visited one early sunday morning before the showers, although a bit muddy underfoot, the view of the river, Cornwall and the moors in the distance was breathtaking.

a lone yacht taking advantage of the still morning air

Brunel's railway bridge

The tamar bridge in the distance

Haytor Rocks and The Rock Inn

The Rock Inn, Haytor Vale

 This pub has been very tastefully modernised and the menu was outstanding.  very welcoming!

After a very enjoyable lunch with our friends , we wandered around the area and found a circular walk through some woods. 

Not far away is Haytor Rocks so a swift walk up hill to them is a must.  We found quite a few letterboxes placed there by children, but most were either wet or no pages left to write on. 

Haytor Rocks from the car park

The other side of the rocks

Bob seemed to enjoy the wind through his ears!

Fernworthy Reservoir, Dartmoor March 2015

This reservoir is hidden in the middle of Dartmoor.  It took us an hour to get there from Plymouth, and not surprsingly, we were the only ones in the car park! 

South West Lakes Trust are planning to up grade the paths , which are non existant in some places.

Walking around the reservoir was a challenge, very muddy in places, and others full of grass tufts which are difficult to navigate.  However, a haven for birds and other wildlife.

Wembury Nr Plymouth 21st February 2015

The forecast was for rain but we risked it!  The sun came out and although the coastal path was very muddy, the walk was very pleasant.  Lots of people out today.

The bird to the left is an oystercatcher

Bob teasing me!  the stick was too big for him

Wembury church in the distance

Sheeptor, Dartmoor - Sunday 1st February 2015

New year, new walks!  You would think that the walks in this blog pretty much covers the whole of Dartmoor!  However, there are still lots of places to explore, so this year I will try and share them here.

One Tor I have been trying to get to, is Sheepstor.  At last I have found a way by going to Burrator Reservoir, over the bridge and parking about half way along the road.  A bridlepath leads up to the Tor.  There must have been snow on the moors the night before, as it was crisp and fresh, cold but clear and sunny.

Quite an easy walk up to the Tor, then a clamber over rocks to get to the top.  What a view from here!  Burrator, Princetown mast, Leather Tor and even a glimpse of the sound!

The Bridle path leading up onto the Moors

Post at the bottom on the Tor

Sheepstor

Burrator Reservoir from the top of Sheepstor

Tiverton Canal - March 2014

 A lovely place to spend an afternoon.  Plenty of parking spaces, toilets, visitors centre.

Inside the Visitor's Centre

Tea Room adjacent to the canal

Trips along the canal with the horse drawn canal boat

Seaton February 2014

After all the storms, it was a pleasure to walk along the sea front to enjoy the view.

The following day, a storm blew containers containing cigarettes onto the beach.  No sign of this today!