On this warm sunny evening we introduced Ashley and James to a new climb to Cross Furzes (via Buckfast) and a new route across the moor from Lud Gate, down the hill to Chalk Ford and out to Scoriton along the stony track. Morris Dancers were keeping the locals entertained outside the Tradesmans Arms, and since they blocked the entire width of the road with their merry antics we just had to watch until the music stopped. Four youngsters, dressed professionally in all the correct gear, seemed to have mastered most of the hops and flicks to perfection!

There was still sufficient light left to enable a slight detour on the homeward route, taking us up the steep climb to Holne and onwards to Hembury Woods.