Dave Robinson was on the ride so we couldn't ride through Lustleigh without calling in at the Primrose cafe. The Nutcracker stone is located amidst dense undergrowth in the heart of Lustleigh Cleave. Unfortunately Zoe Hatherly took a tumble during the descent of the steep track, but she was not too badly hurt.

After lunch beside the secluded river Bovey we crossed the river by way of the provided tree trunk and set about climbing through the steep track through the woods. Ken wasn't particularly impressed with the upper reaches, but everyone else seemed to enjoy the adventure. As we descended the unfamiliar woodland tracks, Dave Humphreys made public his opinion that Michael had probably selected a track that would emerge near the hinterland of Buckfastleigh.

Nobody fell off today, and nobody was airlifted to hospital (see report dated 25 March 1990 in newsletter 16). Martin and Alan went home from Manaton while the rest returned to Cold East Cross via Hound Tor, delayed only by Dave's puncture.