Not to be outdone by Marldon starters, Buckfastleigh embarked on one of its longest evening rides today, riding all the way past Haytor. Views to the coast were distinctly hazy after the day's heat. Tantalising fragrances lured us onwards and temperature inversions added plenty of interest. Perhaps the most interesting sight was a hot air balloon behind Ashburton which rose into the air from a nearby farm as we watched with envy.

There was plenty of wildlife as well: in addition to the many foals frisking across the moor we were fortunate enough to see a badger at medium range near Cold East Cross as it scurried along beside a stone wall and into the woods. This was a lifetime first for many of the group!