Quick trip report to get everyone making plans!
I got to Coypool Park & Ride in Plymouth a little later than planned and set off arround 1740 up the Plym Valley trail. It was a beautiful evening with lots of primroses, wood anemones and even the first brave bluebells trailside. After the usual ghastly climb out of Hoo Meavy and a similar toughie from Meavy I reached Burrator reservoir.
This time I had worked out the way through to continue the path (lots of faffing last time), I then had a great view of the reservoir and tors in the distance.
It now turns into the rougher off-road route along the old tramway to the granite quarries near Princetown. I got to my favourite spot at 1950 just before sunset.
The BBC weather forecast was unfortunately spot-on and it started to rain lightly around 0200. I was already on the cool side of comfortable, having made the choice of my lighter sleeping bag. There's no fool like an old fool.
It was still raining at 0830, a quick coffee and pack everything up, then shake the tent and roll up the soggy mess. Full waterproofs were necessary, before the roll home with more descending than climbing. The Plym trail is only 20 mins on the return!
Next time - play on the safe side and bring the thicker sleeping bag. The printed ratings on the light one were pretty much spot on, that 0C is the threshold for comfort.
