Tuesday 24th May Meldon Reservoir

We set off from Prewley walking towards Shelstone Tor but then cut down the valley to cross the river and then walk around the reservoir

From Prewley looking down the valley towards Meldon

Towards Shelstone Tor, Black Tor and Dinger Tor

The reservoir was very low - probably much less than 50% full. The good news, however, is that South West Water are confident they will not be any shortages! This means, of course that they must have loads of water somewhere else.........

 A lone heron on the other side of the reservoir

 Then down the many steps below the dam, a while since any water has flowed down here.

Following the trickle of a river to the viaduct with Bud and Brian waiting at the top

And then along the old railway line - you never know what kind of weird characters you might find out on the loose.......

 

 Over the Lake viaduct and down to the Bearslake Inn for lunch in the garden

Finally back up to the railway line and out on the moor below Sourton Tors before returning to the cars.

Walking today Terry, Rosemary, Roger, Carol, Paul, Bud and Brian