Our investigation of the track from Knowle Cross to Ashburton on Tuesday had uncovered another promising-looking track running over the hill to Headborough Farm. Tonight we decided to try it. After a couple of twists it became very overgrown and then ended with a gate and barbed wire, firmly blocking the way: evidently the construction of the Ashburton reservoir on the hill many years ago had severed the track.

Neil crossed the fence and confirmed that the track could be rejoined on the far side of the reservoir. This seemed a better option than going back, so we proceeded to cross the fence - with some difficulty! Budgie wasn’t too pleased when we got stuck behind a heard of cows on the approach to the farm: his bike was plastered in mud!

The ride continued up the hill to Druid, down to Cuddyford Cross, up the hill from South Dartmoor School to Bronswell Farm and down the track through Whiddon Wood. It was then that several of us noticed the woodland path through Whiddon Scrubs. It turned out to be level, reasonably smooth and highly picturesque - ideal for the careful cyclist.