Autumn has come quickly this year and I wanted to capture some of the beauty of the woods. However, we did start our walk rather late in the day as it is getting dark early now as the clocks went back last weekend!
Saturday, 5 November 2011
Sunday, 30 October 2011
Roborough Down, Nr Yelverton, Devon - Sunday 30th October 2011
The weather forecast was more hopeful than it was in reality. As Bob the dog became more anxious to get out for a walk, the mist seemed to descend more! We relented and took him on the first part of Roborough Down, close to the main road out to Yelverton, so we couldn't get lost.
Not many people or animals around, they were all sensible and were tucked up at home with a nice cuppa!!
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| The road runs beside the Down |
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| We are on Dartmoor National Park! |
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| I think this is the remains of Drake's Leat |
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| Trees have grown in the leat |
Sunday, 16 October 2011
Yealm Steps nr Cornwood - Sunday 16th October 2011
Annie, Kevin, Dave, Bob and Meg and I decided on a circular walk at Torr, past Cornwood. The road ends by the entrance to SWWA water treatment works and a gate. We skirted the Harrowthorn Plantation and the steep slopes of the River Yealm and Dendles Wood and Waste, spying the waterfall called Yealm Steps near the source of the river. From this viewpoint, we could see down the valley to the Sound.
We returned to the car via Stall Moor and Stalldown Barrow, to watch some hot air balloons making their accent in the early evening.
We walked along the edge of the moor which was quite steep. To our left is the wood and the river is down in the valley
We can certainly feel the seasons changing, the quality of the photos are not so good either!!
We returned to the car via Stall Moor and Stalldown Barrow, to watch some hot air balloons making their accent in the early evening.
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| The view towards Harford |
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| Harrowthorn Plantation |
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| The Yealm Steps in the distance |
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| It was further than we thought! |
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| The Waterfall. The source of the yealm is a mile further inland. |
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| The view from the waterfall down the valley From here we decided to walk up onto the top of the moor and back to the car.
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| Hot air balloons , 2 in the air and one about to go! |
Saturday, 15 October 2011
Avon Dam, Shipley Bridge - Saturday 15th October 2011
By driving through South Brent, and following signs to Avon Dam we arrived at Shipley Bridge. This walk is ideal for wheelchair users, children on bikes and in pushchairs as the path is flat and tarmaced most of the way. The route lies in the valley and is surrounded by hills on either side.
The path follows the route of the river for about 2 miles and then divides where one way leads above the dam and the other to the base of the dam. We chose the upper path and were rewarded by views across the water.
This walk was not as challenging as some walks on the moors as the path is man made. Lots of families were enjoying the afternoon and even some were in the river!
The path follows the route of the river for about 2 miles and then divides where one way leads above the dam and the other to the base of the dam. We chose the upper path and were rewarded by views across the water.
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| The start of the walk and the finish! |
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| The low river reveal the stoney base |
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| This is Black Tor in the distance |
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| At last, the Avon Dam |
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| The view of the water from Gripper's Hill |
Saturday, 1 October 2011
Dartmouth - Saturday 1st October 2011
Such a hot beautiful day and Dartmouth was a lovely setting.
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| Dartmouth welcomes visitors. Park and ride from here! |
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| 2 french warships on maneovers |
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| Lots of activity on the water |
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| View from the castle |
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| The river cruise on the Dartmouth Castle took us to Dittisham and then out to sea |
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| Higher Ferry |
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| Dartmouth |
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| The car ferry being pulled along by a tug |
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| A view of Dartmouth from the river mouth |
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| The boat turned around at Dittisham |
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
Saltram, Plympton -sunday 25th September 2011
The sun brought out hundreds of people to National Trust property Saltram, in Plympton. We walked up to hill to survey Plymouth in the distance:
You can see the sea on the left and the Hoe from here.
Along a lane skirting the fields full of cows, we emerged onto the path leading to the small beach. The tide was in, lots of dogs running around and spaniels especially swimming in the sea.
The path then follows the river and opens up to reveal the folly and the area in front of it
Click on read more below to see the folly and bird life!
Along a lane skirting the fields full of cows, we emerged onto the path leading to the small beach. The tide was in, lots of dogs running around and spaniels especially swimming in the sea.
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| Bob just barks at them and gets his feet wet!! |
The path then follows the river and opens up to reveal the folly and the area in front of it
Click on read more below to see the folly and bird life!
Sunday, 11 September 2011
Shaldon, Near Teignmouth, Devon - Sunday 11th September 2011
A delicious lunch at the Wild Goose at Combesteignhead was followed by a walk around Shaldon which looks over the River Teign to Teignmouth.
See more by clicking on read more below: some lovely photos of Shaldon
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| A view of Teignmouth from Shaldon |
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| Shaldon |
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