We made good speed to Ashburton but Jude felt a bit ill on the climb of Ausewell Hill. He improved after a good rest however so we proceeded as planned through Buckland in the Moor and arrived at Widecombe by 12:25.

The wood-burner in the Café on the Green was very welcome on such a cold morning, giving us the opportunity to thaw out chilled toes and fingers. Prices seemed even more extortionate than we remembered from last year, but there was certainly no shortage of customers.

Gavin needed to meet his family at Parke, Bovey Tracey at 2pm so he set off up Widecombe Hill at 1.15 while the rest of us returned home via Ponsworthy, Leusdon, Spitchwick and Gallant Le Bower. Jude was back to his normal speed after the refreshment stop so we got home in good time by 2.45.