southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Exmoor Walking Holiday Saturday 3 October 2009 Friday's walk, Saturday's walk, Sunday's walk, Monday's walk

Holiday Photos
		Our second day's walk is from Simonsbath, on the top of Exmoor, with suitable weather for such a location .
		We set off down the valley of the River Barle .
		A misty, moisty morning .
		Picking our way along stoney paths .
		Past mossy banks .
		Speculation about the purpose of this barrier is unresolved .
		We admire the stone walls .
		Eventually we catch sight of Lanacre Bridge, near Withypool, where the path climbs away from the river .
		As we go up it's heads down .
		Until we spot the ponies .
		Very photogenic (the ponies that is) .
		And amazing lighting .
		Meanwhile, back on the walk .
		We find a sheltered spot for lunch .
		Before heading back on a higher route head on into a fierce wind .
		Which turnes Bruno into Pudsey mark II .
		Bruno clears the way .
		And we start to climb back to the top of the moor (about 1200 feet here) .
		We are overtaken by a family group .
		And someone suggests a photo .
		Or two .
		Back at Simonsbath we are glad to dive into the (very steamy) cafe for refreshments .
		Before we head back through the village to our cars .
Photos and captions from Mike.