Tuesday 29th October Ryder's Hill and Rainbows

A fantastic morning, much cooler and more typical for the time of year.  Low strong sunshine with clear views and lots of heavy showers all around... and lots of rainbows.

Starting from Venford Reservoir...

 ...and almost immediately we caught the first shower - with Sharp Tor and Corndon Tor behind.

Our route took us over Holne Moor - Holne Ridge is in the distance.

Looking over to Haytor Rocks and Rippon Tor.

 Ahead was Horn's Cross but we didn't go there today.

Back to Sharp Tor with Chinkwell and Honeybag Tors.

 Terry checks out a boundary stone.














Combestone Tor below and Fernworthy Forest in the distance.

Upwards.

A Tornado was skimming the Tors and a low flying Hercules came from below the horizon.

 Surprising how wet the moor has become again in just a few weeks.

   On to the top of Ryder's Hill....

 ...with Red Lake in the distance.

Dramatic skies in every direction.

Over to the Girt just above Mardle Head.

The valley down...

... Hapstead Ford

Looking back up the valley.

Back over Snowdon.

 Venford Reservoir comes into view with a beautiful strong rainbow.

Then just to finish a double rainbow.

On the the Forest Inn - with Terry and Rosemary.