The open moor is always welcoming. The heather, streams and woodland glades seemed particularly inviting in today’s sunshine, however, and it was with reluctance that we rejoined the roads for our customary tea at Widecombe.

Return was via Spitchwick and Holne Chase, but not before Tim had attempted a U-turn on a cattle grid and Jason a stunt through a muddy stream – both failed of course with amusing results.