After heavy overnight rain we were pleasantly surprised to be greeted by sunshine as we set off along Colston road. A family near the Riverford end of the road had created such excellent pumpkin carvings for Halloween that they had put them on display at the entrance to their farm.

The riverside path at Staverton looked stunning today with autumn colours everywhere. The river Dart was so high and dangerous today that there was no way we could consider crossing to the island, but just after crossing the railway line a steam train came along, making another fine sight.

We took the track up through the woods to the waterlogged park and then headed home through the lanes past Hole Farm.