Our 'new lanes on every ride' policy continued on today's ride when we tried the steep hill past Bovey hospital on our route past Hennock reservoirs. There were complaints of course, notably from Mark and Gary, but the views made it all worth the effort. A short excursion along a footpath brought us to a pleasant lunch spot on the banks of the Trenchford reservoir.

Blackingstone Rock was the next stop. The stiff wind threatened to blow Mark off the top of the rock, but proved useful in propelling armfulls of dead leaves towards their human targets. When the entertainments were concluded, a 'new' tearoom at Moretonhampstead provided us not only with excellent refreshments in pleasant surroundings but also a vast art gallery which Gary found particularly interesting.

The return was via North Bovey and Jay's Grave, the ford at the former providing the usual watery fun.