Although we’ve lived on the edge of Dartmoor for more than 25 years, there’s still plenty to explore.
On a recent drive onto the moors we decided to pass the usual tourist hot-spots and keep going, letting the road take us where it may.
After a short while we found a small parking space at the side of the road, so we parked up and picked a likely looking direction for a stroll. It was a lovely part of the moor, with stunning views of wooded valleys and a glimpse of the village of Widecombe-in-the-moor in the distance. At least, I think it was Widecombe, but we were pleasantly disorientated, wandering without a map.
There were Dartmoor ponies and sheep, and I don’t think we met another soul until we returned to the car park. After our walk we went in search of a cup of tea, but all we could find was a pub, so we popped in for a quick half of local ale. Dan and Alan would’ve approved!
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We were intrigued by the shape of this rock below. It looked like a bird of prey perched on the top. Detail below.
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I remember blundering upon a recently born lamb hidden in an old stone wall, speckled with pink ears. Unbelievabley cute. The mother returned seconds later and bleated at me so I heeded her warning and moved on.
I can picture the scene. Thank you for sharing it.
Always love seeing all your fantastic photos. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for your kind words. I’l keep taking the photos.????
Sometimes it feels like there’s no place you can go and not compete with hordes of other humans. Thanks for sharing this beautiful wilderness with us!
Thank you. Glad you enjoy the photos.