With Michael in foreign parts, it was the ideal time to visit Spitchwick. The outward trip was via the old A38, past the Lanterns and the ascent of Highgrove Hill. It was then onwards to Buckland-in-the-Moor, but before the group descended the hill to Spitchwick a "Michael health warning" was given.

With darkness closing in there was just enough time for a few brave souls to swim in the river while everyone else amused themselves upon the Common. The return trip was via New Bridge and Hembury. But before the descent into Hembury Catherine Hopper caused major delays when her chain became jammed. The whole chainset had to be removed to free it. By this time darkness had descended and with Ever Ready beams lighting the way the group arrived in Buckfastleigh at the rather late time of 10.15.