southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Exmoor Walking Holiday Saturday 3 October 2009 Friday's walk, Saturday's walk, Sunday's walk, Monday's walk |
Holiday Photos |
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Our second day's walk is from
Simonsbath, on the top of Exmoor, with suitable weather for such a
location . |
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We set off down the valley of the
River Barle . |
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A misty, moisty morning . |
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Picking our way along stoney paths . |
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Past mossy banks . |
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Speculation about the purpose of this
barrier is unresolved . |
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We admire the stone walls . |
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Eventually we catch sight of Lanacre
Bridge, near Withypool, where the path climbs away from the river . |
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As we go up it's heads down . |
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Until we spot the ponies . |
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Very photogenic (the ponies that is) . |
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And amazing lighting . |
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Meanwhile, back on the walk . |
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We find a
sheltered spot for lunch . |
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Before heading back on a higher route
head on into a fierce wind . |
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Which turnes Bruno into Pudsey mark II . |
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Bruno clears the way . |
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And we start to climb back to the top
of the moor (about 1200 feet here) . |
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We are overtaken by a family group . |
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And someone suggests a photo . |
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Or two . |
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Back at Simonsbath we are glad to dive
into the (very steamy) cafe for refreshments . |
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Before we head back through the
village to our cars . |
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Photos and captions from Mike. |