The abysmal weather forecast did not deter a few brave souls from venturing out to the Totnes pick-up, despite the rather ominous sky. We managed to explore another new lane, this time between Moreleigh and Blackawton, before the heavens opened. A conveniently-situated evergreen near picturesque Millcombe provided shelter during lunch. With the Forces Cross cafe being only a few miles distant there seemed to be only one direction to be considered. The chosen route through Dallacombe, however, did not turn out to be as 'yellow' as the map had indicated, the central portion being overgrown with grass and the side being deeply pitted with holes and overhung with untrimmed headges.

When our host at the cafe had entertained us in her usual flamboyant manner, we departed for the usual return through Corky, Tuckenhay and Totnes, the youngsters amusing themselves along the way by decorating the rear portions of their bikes with huge plant stalks. No doubt passers-by thought that they were all equipped with the latest in radio communications technology.