Andy Prideaux – 4 July
There were only a few of us at the start waiting at Plymco, Brian Richardson, Sue, Iris, Andy our leader and myself (Julie). We presumed apart from those we knew of away on holidays the others were missing in action on the Devon Delight! It was quite cool and a bit grey as we set off towards the Plym track and looked forward to break at the Knightstone. Brian Short caught us up just as we were about to enter the tunnel. From the Knightstone most turned back for home, but Andy and I decided to go on despite the gathering clouds, but instead of heading for the original destination of Berre Ferrers we headed through Milton Combe and on to Lopwell Dam. There we sat on the bench eating our sandwiches, reflecting on life and watching all the wildlife on the Dam – a family of ducks on the far bank, a lone Egret and a pair of Swans. Also whilst there two fish of unidentified description lept momentarily from the water. As we left we investigated the butterfly meadow to the side of the building/toilet block, but it wasn’t the weather for them to be out! It was then just beginning to rain very softly as we made our way back skirting past Tamerton Foliot, on to Roborough village where it became harder! The trees coming down Plymbridge Road provided shelter and we rejoined the track at Plymbridge. Despite the little bit of damp a very pleasant ride, thank you Andy.
Sorry no pictures of this one.
July 6th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
Hey – well done! Thanks for the write-up. George, Grahams B, J and R enyoyed a good DD ride. It was a pretty muggy day – no rain, though. The first back was at 1.15pm. But didn’t see him for dust. The bulk arrived back between 3.00pm and 4.pm, George signing in at about 3.50pm. Grahams and two very nice young ladies from Sidmouth, whom we chapperoned round the course, got in about 4.20pm. So -altogether – a darned good day. (Graham J)