Holne, Bench Tor and Gibby Combe Tor

Back from our trip to the Yorkshire Dales and back on Dartmoor for a walk out of the village of Holne. This one was walk 23 of Round 2 picking up squares Q14 and Q15. I remember doing this walk the weekend before the very first Covid lock down, and remember seeing very few people…

Buckfastleigh up to Pupers Hill and back

After the success of a moorland and lanes walk a few weeks ago up at Cosdon Hill (here) I tried another. Again this was a ticking list of Dartmoor 365 spots first and foremost and then an attempt to get up to Dartmoor and a tor but this time from a different way than previously.…

A walk around Holne before the lockdown

This was a strange weekend, people knew this could be the last chance for a while to get out. Some despite the instructions went for a popular spot, a well known beach or area of a national park. Myself, I went quiet, more intent on a local pub that might be selling takeaway beer!! I…