Avon Dam Reservoir

Start Point; Shipley Bridge
Distance 11 miles
Time 4 hrs 45 mins
Guiness enjoyment rating 8/10

We're back.  This walk starts at Shipley Bridge, east of South Brent and follows a road toward Avon Dam Reservoir.

After all the recent dry spell I was expecting the Reservoir to be half empty but was pleasantly surprised that it was half full, slightly less after Guiness had a mouthful.

This photo - toward Pupers Hill is about 4 miles later after an eastward turn along Abbots Way and then a short road section via Cross Furzes.

The origins of this circular stone section are unknown, at least to me.

The final stretch is along an old Dismantled Tramway.  I wasn't entirely sure I was going in the right direction, but Guiness seemed to know the way.  A longer walk that I was planning but Guiness had no complaints.

Cadover Bridge

Start Point; Cadover Bridge (River Plym, 2 miles sw of Yelverton)
Distance 7 miles
Time 3 miles
Guiness enjoyment rating 8/10

A venture to the Southwestern side of the moor, this walk starts from Cadover Bridge...
 

and heads west thought lovely North Wood

We then headed to a viaduct where some people were risking life and limb abseiling for charity. 

A stray wolf made a brief appearance.

Heading north we soon came to a tunnel.  Guiness was naturally wary as he'd heard of the bright eyed monster that hid within. I found it really dark inside but being the clever thing I am I worked out (eventually) that I could improve this by taking off my sunglasses.

After heading east through we then climbed to Dewerstone Rock where Guiness insisted on posing for the camera.

And then it was a leisurely stroll across Wigford Down and back to the car.