An afternoon walk with the boys to pick off a couple of tors in the south part of Dartmoor that I hadn’t done. I had hoped of having a good look at the two stone rows here, Staldon and Burford, however the daylight was fading fast on a grey day and the River Erme was difficult to cross dry shod!! I’ve never attempted to cross this River before, certainly not this low down and its not easy. I probably should have waded back and forth with the boys in my arms, but we went for an adventure instead, hopping from rock to rock, traversing a small island and then leaping for the bank!! They loved it, I was just glad we were safe and sound!!
Start – Harford parking |
Route – River Erme – Stalldown Barrow – Hillsons House – Tristis Rock – River Erme – Harford parking |
Distance – 4 miles Start time – 1.30pm Time taken – 2 1/2hrs Highest Point – Stalldown Barrow 413metres |
Weather – Grey and gloomy, going dark towards the end |
Really love seeing your boys enjoying the outdoors and your walks. I persevered with my eldest and he’s a proper mountain man now
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They have their moments, sometimes they aren’t up for it. Others like this one they loved, probably because they got to clamber over the river twice!!
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