Michael was late this evening (is this unusual?), and to compound the problems Paul delayed us with some minor mechanical problems along Colston Road. Somehow we still managed to get to Dartington, from where we took the riverside track to Totnes - fortunately there was no neap tide this evening and we were able to enjoy the path without wading through waste-high river water.

Many of the youngsters enjoyed the track so much that they wanted to return by the same route. Michael over-ruled, however, and we continued to Dartington hostel via Barracks Hill, delayed this time by David who was having trouble persuading his lights to stay on his bike. The warden was unavailable to provide us with refreshments, so we set off for home via Rattery, just making the town limits by 9.48.