Hi, no kids this weekend, so Alison, Nutmeg and i went for a lovely walk to Fairy Glen, and, as i am lazy and had left the marquee! Erected in our usual haunt decided to camp out, anyway the scenery was stunning, the weather was good and we had a magic day and night.
Fairy Glen, is actually and old traders track,where farmers brought their wares, from Manaton to Bovey Tracey once a month in exchange for cash other goods and to pick up supplies for the following month, when i was a kid it was very narrow, but with timber extraction etc, it is now a lot wider etc, as you can see the bridges are very small and narrow, just for horse and cart (see idiot for scale) But a largely unspoilt and naturally beautiful place, it is called Fairy Glen by locals, As fairies have been see playing there.
It's now actually called Houndtor Woods, quite why i am not sure as Houndtor is some miles away, even as the crow flies.
Anyroad up! We had a great day out saw lots of wildlife (camera always in pocket) Roe deer,squirells,rabbits,a redstart,dippers, and a wood ants house build under construction and i did catch a mistle thrush with a mouth full of worms.
Then back to the woods, lit the fire, bit of grub a few beers and a lovely nights sleep, you can't beat it you know!
Thanks for looking.
Ivan Alison and one very tired Nutmeg...
Fairy Glen, is actually and old traders track,where farmers brought their wares, from Manaton to Bovey Tracey once a month in exchange for cash other goods and to pick up supplies for the following month, when i was a kid it was very narrow, but with timber extraction etc, it is now a lot wider etc, as you can see the bridges are very small and narrow, just for horse and cart (see idiot for scale) But a largely unspoilt and naturally beautiful place, it is called Fairy Glen by locals, As fairies have been see playing there.
It's now actually called Houndtor Woods, quite why i am not sure as Houndtor is some miles away, even as the crow flies.
Anyroad up! We had a great day out saw lots of wildlife (camera always in pocket) Roe deer,squirells,rabbits,a redstart,dippers, and a wood ants house build under construction and i did catch a mistle thrush with a mouth full of worms.
Then back to the woods, lit the fire, bit of grub a few beers and a lovely nights sleep, you can't beat it you know!
Thanks for looking.
Ivan Alison and one very tired Nutmeg...
