Holne to Dartmeet Saturday 22nd January 2011

Dave, Rich, Kat and Bob set off early this frosty morning to meet at a village near Ashburton called Holne for a challenging 8 mile walk that would cover moors, woodland, rivers etc.

Starting out at Holne village

Buckland Beacon on the horizon

The River Dart

Looking up to Mel Tor

Bob's impression of a mere cat!!  he saw some deer over the wall.

Looking across to Holne Moor

Summiting Sharp Tor

Top of  Sharp Tor, admiring the view

River Dart stepping stones at Dartmeet

 We were amazed that Bob could manage to cross these stones as he dislikes bridges and water.

Venford Reservoir

More of the reservoir

Return back to the village of Holne, with the Church House Inn in the background, unfortunately we didn't have time to drop in for a drink, maybe next time

Fernhill and Hemerdon - Sunday 16th January 2011

Dave and Bob set off early from home as it was forecast to rain later.  Walking through Colebrook, and Kay Close, they took the road towards Newnham Park and along the old miners track beside Fernhill.  Bob disturbed some deer but they were too fast to be caught on camera! The walk was about 8 miles and it just started to rain as they headed home.  Bob was black with mud and is now asleep on someone's bed!!!

Tory Brook

Old Miners Track made out of slate.  All up hill from here!

Newnham Park

Fernhill Wood

Galva Mine Chimney

 Hemerdon Mine  produced tungsten in 1867 but was closed in 1944.  Due to increase in the price of ore, the mine is likely to be reopened soon

View from Portworthy across to the quarry and the Moor beyond

Back down lanes with the quarry in the middle

Lee Mill china clay processing plant

High point at Hemerdon