Exmoor drive out - (Not) a lot of old pony…

[Stuart Davis AO - Devon Cornwall & Somerset]

It was Daddy daycare day today (and tomorrow), so I opted to take Lorna to the Exmoor Pony Centre at Dulverton, in the Westfield of course! Took us about 1.5 hours to get there, mostly good roads but definitely not ideal in a Westfield on the last stretch down to the centre!

 

 

 

Pony petting and souvenir shopping done, we headed on a 45 minute trek up over the moor, by way of Simonsbath and a bit more wild pony spotting, to Lynmouth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After a drive down to the bottom of the Esplanade and back, we found a space by the river to park up, stretch our legs and have lunch. This was followed by a cream tea for me and massive ice cream for Lorna which she valiantly defeated, although the last part exploded on her, requiring an emergency baby wipe or two from a kindly passing mother to clear up the mess! We had plenty of interest and nice comments about the car which was nice.

 

 

We had a quick trip up and down the funicular railway, spectacular views at the top, then headed for home. The climb up Countisbury hill is one I don’t think I will tire of; beautiful views though it pays not to get distracted given the precipitous drop and lack of any fence or wall!

 

 

 

From then on I confess it became a bit of a slog. Slow traffic most of the 2 hour journey home with only the occasional bit of fun. I think I nearly broke Lorna; she was very tired from all the fresh air and Westfield bumpiness but remained in good humour throughout. The car had a good wash down and dry off before being popped into its Carcoon. 145.1 miles, great fun and we will both sleep soundly tonight, one of us dreaming of ponies…. 😊

 

 

Longleat tomorrow, don’t think I’ll take the Westie there! 🦁🐅🐺😬😬😱😱🤣🤣