Day 8 and heading home

[Ali and Gail]

We decided to head back Wednesday as the weather was changing. The rest will have to wait for a while.

We left St Austell to Dartmoor on the A390 to Tavistock, Two Bridges and Moretonhamstead as recommended by another member so thanks for that.

Unfortunatly the fog was in and visibility was 10m at best sometimes. There was also the added danger of sheep that were lying in the road and even an air horn didn't move them.

We then jumped on the M5 by Exeter for the trip back to Brum as we were between 2 weather systems heading north and the speed of the motorway keep us between them and dry ish

 

[Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman]

You see, this is why although it might not be necessary, legally, on some Westfields to retain the fog light, I always have. Just like you, out and about on your travels, if you like enjoying your Westfield, and boy you two do, then fog and bad weather happens!

Had one of those disappearing into the fog moments myself a couple of years back, always interesting! At least up in Buxton there's only stray sheep to worry about.

Your in hound of the Baskervilles territory down there arent you?

[Mark Culver]

Been following your journey, what a time you two have had, some great scenery,and the few ciders on the way, hope you both have many more trips, of on my journey to Hereford the longest journey I've would of done lol, then hoping to drive through the Brecon beacons, not sure how the fuel consumption will be, got a heavy right foot, seight V8 , but can't wait.

[Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman]

What a great shot, fantastic colour, too, Mark.

[Mark Culver]

Thanks Dave, unusual colour,think that's what caught my eye first , plus the sound.

[Ali and Gail]

21 hours ago, Mark Culver said:

Been following your journey, what a time you two have had, some great scenery,and the few ciders on the way, hope you both have many more trips, of on my journey to Hereford the longest journey I've would of done lol, then hoping to drive through the Brecon beacons, not sure how the fuel consumption will be, got a heavy right foot, seight V8 , but can't wait.

Hi Mark

Enjoy your trip and don't forget the Black mountain pass if you make the Breacon Beacons

Hereford has cider to lol

 

[Ali and Gail]

21 hours ago, Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Secretary said:

You see, this is why although it might not be necessary, legally, on some Westfields to retain the fog light, I always have. Just like you, out and about on your travels, if you like enjoying your Westfield, and boy you two do, then fog and bad weather happens!

Had one of those disappearing into the fog moments myself a couple of years back, always interesting! At least up in Buxton there's only stray sheep to worry about.

Your in hound of the Baskervilles territory down there arent you?

We're going to have to head back  at some stage to drive Dartmoor when we can see it lol

[Alan Cutler (Adge) - Dorset AO]

23 minutes ago, Ali and Gail said:

We're going to have to head back  at some stage to drive Dartmoor when we can see it lol

On your way, there's some great runs over Exmoor, in addition to the route you took recently. Don't tell everybody though!

[Ali and Gail]

3 minutes ago, AdgeC said:

On your way, there's some great runs over Exmoor, in addition to the route you took recently. Don't tell everybody though!

Any advice on the roads would be great so we can avoid that boring dual carriage way!

[Alan Cutler (Adge) - Dorset AO]

Give a shout when you're planning your trip. Let me know where you're starting from, and where you want to end up, sure I can give you some options.