16th June a great
summer evening for a run over Hound Tor on Poacher Zider and 69’s Trail. After
a gasping climb over the Tor it was all downhill through the medieval village to
the river Sweet Stop. Followed by a scramble through a large boggy area before
we were back at the same spot, as the sweets were all gone the only way On was back
up that hill climb ( part of the Haytor Heller race route in a few weeks time
if anyone fancy’s it ?) There were 2 typical Poacher Fishhooks on the climb,
thank goodness I was further back! On next stretch over the moor it was dogs on
leads as a cow was just giving birth assisted by the farmer and vet. Soon we were
going back over Hound Tor with a final downhill sprint! back to the CP.
The Kestor Inn at Manaton
was the on down, but we seemed to have lost a few of the pack on the way?.
Those lucky enough to receive the very much sought after Down Down Hats were:- ARCHANGEL
for not “Checking”, ABLE SEMEN for leading RENT BOY astray on the way to the
OD, POACHER for being grumpy! and finally a 250 RUNS badge for BIN LADEN.
Well done the Hares and its
On-On to next week circle at the Lower CP, Haytor, OD Carpenters Arms, Hare: Bogof….regret
I will be away ! so feel free to cover for me. Thanks ON-ON