Sunday 15th May Tavy Cleave

With three generations of the Bumford family (Terry, Rosemary, Paul and Harry) a walk through Tavy Cleave to Amicombe Hill and a reminder of previous times.


The river at its lowest with no real rain for weeks

Tadpoles in the sunshine


To near the spot where Rosemary broke her ankle and a time to cast out the demons!


Then up the hill to where the Dartmoor Rescue Group were camped out for Ten Tors.  We were made most welcome and time to catch up with a couple of old friends.  

Quite a lot has changed since I was here 24 years ago - chemical toilets, fresh water in cans, mess tents - oh and no need to walk in anymore, courtesy of the helicopters.  Seems very soft (or sophisticated) compared with the past!!

Then back to the cars taking the higher route

Tavy Cleave Tor

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