Topsy's Dartmoor Rambles

[Topsy]

Lovely atmospheric set of shots Paul, really enjoyed these

Thanks Kerry.

 

[Nod]

Fogginquarry...

With the Moretonhampstead road being closed at the moment, we haven't made it up to the Moor recently. IIRC, the works are SUPPOSED to be finished by the end of April so we're hoping to return soonish. Of course, we could go the other way but our preferred route is Newton Abbot to Stover which is also closed!

As always, thanks for sharing, Paul.

 

[Jannyfox]

Fogginquarry...

With the Moretonhampstead road being closed at the moment, we haven't made it up to the Moor recently. IIRC, the works are SUPPOSED to be finished by the end of April so we're hoping to return soonish. Of course, we could go the other way but our preferred route is Newton Abbot to Stover which is also closed!

As always, thanks for sharing, Paul.

Is that the road through Steps Bridge? My favourite road...... not! I always half expect to meet myself coming the other way. Not a great road for an old Defender and if I hit white van rat running time I'm always grateful to get to the other end still alive. I come down to Bovey, Widecombe then Postbridge or Dartmeet
Having hopefully put injury and flu behind me I'll be there soon. Trying to build back a bit of fitness on the local hills first

 

[Topsy]

We should try to do a get together, as regards fitness that Foggintor to Swelltor Quarries walk is quite flatso an easy break in.

 

[Jannyfox]

We should try to do a get together, as regards fitness that Foggintor to Swelltor Quarries walk is quite flatso an easy break in.

Ah, if only I still lived there and could do the quick short walks.. I'm up to 10 miles so not that unfit, jjust have to be up for the 75 mile drive home after
I'd be up for a get together

 

[Nod]

Is that the road through Steps Bridge? My favourite road...... not! I always half expect to meet myself coming the other way. Not a great road for an old Defender and if I hit white van rat running time I'm always grateful to get to the other end still alive. I come down to Bovey, Widecombe then Postbridge or Dartmeet
Having hopefully put injury and flu behind me I'll be there soon. Trying to build back a bit of fitness on the local hills first

Yes. The closure is for the council to finally repair the road where the traffic lights have been for a few years.

I know what you mean about it not being ideal in a Landy, especially on off roadish tyres!!!

We stick to smaller roads rather than the A38 because the smaller option is far nicer on bikes.

WRT a get together of some sort, let me know when and where and I'll hopefully see you then and there.

 

[Topsy]

Ah, if only I still lived there and could do the quick short walks.. I'm up to 10 miles so not that unfit, jjust have to be up for the 75 mile drive home after
I'd be up for a get together

Yes. The closure is for the council to finally repair the road where the traffic lights have been for a few years.

I know what you mean about it not being ideal in a Landy, especially on off roadish tyres!!!

We stick to smaller roads rather than the A38 because the smaller option is far nicer on bikes.

WRT a get together of some sort, let me know when and where and I'll hopefully see you then and there.

Perhaps a bit later in the year towards the end of Spring when the weather can hopefully be more predictable?

 

[Jannyfox]

Perhaps a bit later in the year towards the end of Spring when the weather can hopefully be more predictable?

Just not the last 2 weeks in May cos I'll be up north

 

[Topsy]

Week 14.

This week's walk with my Fujifilm X-T2 kit along the Dismantled Railway to Ingra Tor then Leeden Tor was a walk of 2 halves, first half in fog, second in sunshine and clouds,
as usual you can see the full story and photos here https://www.ephotozine.com/user/topsyrm-149719/blog.

The Dismantled Railway ar Routrundle.



Ingra Tor.



The "Bridge to Nowhere".



Fur Tor (Walkhampton).



Little Leeden Tor.



Leeden Tor.



Em-route, Old Man's Beard Lichen.



I couldn't resist a Pony and Foal Portrait.



That’s all for this week folks, thanks for looking in and as always, comments welcome.

 

[skullfunkerry]

Another great set Paul. I really like that one on your blog of Ingra Tor in the fog

 

[Topsy]

Another great set Paul. I really like that one on your blog of Ingra Tor in the fog

Thanks Kerry.

 

[Topsy]

Week 15.

This week was mostly blue skies and sunshine and there was no live firing on Willsworthy so I decided to take my Leica M9 kit up to Ger Tor and get some black and white shots, as usual you can see the full story and photos here https://www.ephotozine.com/user/topsyrm-149719/blog.

Looking towards Hare Tor from Ger Tor.



The convenient bridge over the Leat.


Nat Tor.



Looking up Tavy Cleave.



Tavy Cleave from Ger Tor.



Hare Tor from Ger Tor.



Of course if there's a Lone Tree (you know the law).



This walk wouldn't be the same without a shot of Nattor Farm.




That’s all for this week folks, thanks for looking in and as always, comments welcome.

 

[Topsy]

Week 16.

A really foggy walk this week, no point shooting colour so I took my Fuji X-T2s up around Great Mis Tor and across to Over Tor before dropping down to Merrivale Stone Rows, as usual you can see the full story and photos here https://www.ephotozine.com/user/topsyrm-149719/blog.

Great Mis Tor.





Little Mis Tor.



Over Tor.



Merrivale Stone Rows.



That’s all for this week folks, thanks for looking in and as always, comments welcome.