Plymbridge woods - Friday 8th July 2011

Dave, Bec, Bob and 1 had a quick walk down to Plymbridge after tea.

We had a good look through the National Trust telescopes at the Peregrine Falcon.

2 Falcons can be seen through the telescope.

On the way back to the car, we read a notice that subject to planning permission, the National Trust intend to build a cafe in the field.  as the railway enthusiasts are extending the Plym Valley railway this would be a good move, we think.

Modbury - Devon Vintage Car Club am, and walk pm Saturday 2nd July 2011

Dave drove me to the display of classic cars in Modbury in his kit car.  The field was full when we arrived, but they managed to make room for us.  The event was to publicise a Lands End to John O'Groats drive by Mike and Ann Oakins in a Liege car based on a robin reliant in aid of St Luke's Hospice on 10th July.

Liege based on a robin reliant

Cars on display, with Dave with his in the middle

As the display was close to a public footpath, we returned in the afternoon, to follow a walk from the Plym Ramblers Book 3.  The walk starts from Runaway Lane where 2000 defending royalists ran away from the 8000 parliamentarians in 1643.

 We could not follow the directions and ended up having to walk back into Modbury on the main road!!

However, as this was the first walk we had done for a month, and it was very hot, so we were satisfied with a short one!!

  Modbury is the first town to ban plastic bags.

A double gate

A notice on the bridge asks if 4 wheel vehicles damage it, to notify someone!!

A stile at Cottlass farm

A view of Modbury with the moors beyond

Looking at the map again, I can see where we went wrong, but how we did is another matter!!  Bob was tired after this 3 mile walk!!

Dartmoor Classic bike ride - Newton Abbot to Tavistock and back

We got to Princetown to witness the arrival of the first riders from Newton Abbot.  A hot day, so not ideal.
Rich completed the 100 miles in 7 hours 30 minutes!!  Well done!!!

Some of the first riders at Princetown

Whoops, some riders coming in from the wrong end of Princetown!!

Rich having a break

Rich off on to the next phase

Following some riders across Dartmoor

Leathertor to the left

A back drop of Leathertor and Sharpitor ( I hope the riders appreciate the scenery!!)

A view of the surrounding countryside as we leave Dartmoor

Newton Ferrers Woods - BH Monday 30th May 2011

Dave, Bob and I called on Annie and Kevin to go for a short walk.  We walked along the woods beside the river, and then down to the Harbour, along the path back to the centre of the village. Lots of people messing about in boats as the sun came out later in the day.

The River Yealm

The River Yealm

Annie, Dave and Kevin resting their weary bones

Moorings and children crabbing

Some oldies practising for a race.

Looking across to Noss Mayo

The Dolphin Inn, Newton Ferrers

The highlight of the day for Bob!!  Couldn't stop staring and quivering!!

Shaugh Prior and the Dewerstone - Sunday 29th May 2011

Just a few miles outside of Plympton lies the little village of Shaugh Prior and down the hill is the river and woods leading to the Dewerstone. Some people were climbing on the stone, and Bob was very interested in their lunch!

Steep path up the hill

You are here!!

River beside the Dewerstone

Climbers on the Dewerstone

Keep up barks Bob!!

Jennicliffe, Plymouth Monday 16th May 2011

As a birthday treat, Annie, Lorraine and Maureen surprised me and took me for a walk along the coast path at Jennicliffe.  We count ourselves very lucky to live here.

Turf Hotel, Exeter Saturday 14th May 2011

We met Pam and Rich, to walk along the canal path to the Turf Hotel for lunch.  Afterwards, we walked along the footpath towards Powderham

Teresa beside the Exeter Canal

The route

The Exeter canal

The Turf Hotel beside the lock

Bob, Dave, Rich and Pam and me on this walk!

What an imaginative cycle park!!

The estuary