Saturday, 21st. May 2022. . .
A visit to Spinsters’ Rock Dolmen near Drewsteignton, Dartmoor National Park 🕢 — followed by a warm Summer’s evening linear walk along the entire length of Hunter’s Path and back again; the high path above Teign Gorge —— beneath Castle Drogo. 
We never met a single soul there and back except for a lone Badger, numerous Fallow and Roe Deer — and ponies.
Our thrones. . .
The narrow, rocky path to Hunter’s Tor outcrop (looking back from our thrones!). . .
Then it was a leisurely amble back in the twilight —— later by torchlight — listening to the “whip-poor-will” calls of the Nightjars. Arriving back at Fingles Bridge after dark.🕥
The capstone is estimated to weigh a colossal sixteen tons —— yikes!😯 To read about the history and legends of Spinsters’ Rock —— visit: https://www.legendarydartmoor.co.uk/spinster.htm
Leaning on a megalith.
A few more pictures of the way through the woods to Hunter’s Tor and beyond. . .
Passing through the Fairy doorway both ways.
Chagford by evening light from Hunter’s Path.
A beautiful Oak Apple overhanging Hunter’s Path.
Castle Drogo.
Love Teign Gorge. A glimpse of the River Teign just under my thumb. The gentle rush of water over stone provides a constant background sound. Â Â
A characterful John Deere Tractor at Shilstone Farm – home of the magickal Dolmen.Â
My lasting impression of the Dolmen is that it looks like a giant Toad —— albeit a three—legged Toad!