The steps placed by the water board below Conitor lane don't seem a shap edged or steep these days, but still demand a square approach into the lane.
Rounding the bermed zigzags after Stubbins cross I disturbed a buzzard at lunch and had a close up view of the tiny package clutched in his claws as he wheeled away overhead.
The driver of the small red car at the junction opposite Doughy lane looked confused by my arrival and I had to wait for her to move on her way
The yellow clay wallow on Down lane was uncharacteristically dry and I bumped over the usually sticky section.
The byway near Pridhamsleigh cavern is a riot of colour with wild garlic flourishing alongside the red campion, bluebells buttercups and daisys
A dog walker in the field alongside the rutted muddy Parkfield byway looked as surprised to see me as I was he.
Water from hedge to hedge running off out of sight around the corner caused me to slow but was clear enough to see the bottom and I splashed through.
Initial annoyance at encountering a pick up parked across the lane with the doors open blocking the way turned to delight as I recognized my mate Dave, and approval as he invited me to the pub for a pint.
We braved the school crocodile and were rewarded with smiles and waves
The Monks Retreat was not where I planned to be but it is sometimes good just to be spontaneous, and the beer was good
