For a change we tried the track descent to Topsham Bridge from Moreleigh. It turned out to be very rough and muddy, so Chris, Neil, Paul and Tao chickened out half-way down and took the escape track back to the road at Preston Farm. Those of us who continued had to contend with rocks, mud, nettles and a lake of muddy water that stretched across the lane.

We ate lunch on the path of the old railway line, overlooking the river Avon in full flood, and returned via South Brent and the Copper Kettle cafe.