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Published: June 29th 2008
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June 24, 2008
Venton Woodland Springs Touring Park to Barnstable
Woodland Spring Touring Park is close to the edge of Dartmoor NP exit. A short hike to Spinsters Rock was our first order of business. Spinsters Rock is a Neolithic remain from about 3,500 years ago. Probably a Burial Ground and it would have had a mound, long gone. In the mid 1800's the top of the rock fell off and was replaced in the same year. However tradition has it, that three spinsters replaced the rock, and obviously they were Witches! Today the Spinsters Rock is a meadow enjoyed by horses.
After our hike we took an "A" road north to Barnstable, I promised not to talk about the roads!? Barnstable is also a town in MA where Bob and I got our marriage license three years ago, so we had to stop here. During our walk around Barnstable, Bob zeroed in on "pasties"...little pies with meat and veggies inside. Guess what he had for dinner?
We visited the Tourist Info but were not successful in finding a campground, so we stayed in a long term parking area for coaches and trucks. Price 1.25 pounds quite
a bargain for England.
June 25, 2008, Wednesday
Barnstable to Minehead, Somerset... Exmoor NP, GB
Mineshead Exmoor Camping and Caravanning
We managed to get out of Barnstable and headed northeast on A39 to Exmoor National Park. One fact about the road from Porlock...history has it... it was used to test a vehicle's ability to climb steep hills and to brake coming down very steep hills. Yes, we are still in England... on the "wrong" side of the road... on narrow, narrow roads. Sorry, I just can't help mention this.
Today Maureen had her "Clotted Cream Tea" in Lynmouth. It was yummy, but it had enough calories for the entire day. She needed to experience this ritual... and it was delicious, but not something to have on a regular basis. Devon is the county famous for their "Cream Teas", so this was the perfect place to try it. The scones were warm from the oven and with strawberry jam and clotted cream...yes! The tea comes with two pots one... a very strong pot of tea and another of very hot water? I used the hot water to water down the strong brew?! After pouring a cup,
Red L
That red "L" indicates LEARNER, and that is what we are "Learning to drive on English Roads! bob put it on so people woulld beware! I saw another lady add water to the tea pot, to brew more tea, one can never have enough tea in England.
Minehead is a seaside town. It is the beginning point of the famous South West Coast Trail which goes all the way around the coast of south west England to the Bristol Channel and onto Exter passing Lands Ends, Penzance and onto the English Channel. It is certainly the longest... and arguably the most varied and attractive National Trail in the UK. We will walk a portion of this trail.
We walked around the town and down to the coast trail. We have learned the modified bus system, even if the Visitor's Center was in Limbo. They are in the process of moving their office to a new location... so info was scarce.
Our first attempt to find a campground was up North Hill, the Brits don't use the word "hill" lightly. We climbed and climbed ...finally stopped and came down. We saw another campground on the main road as we entered the town. That will be home for tonight, Exmoor Minehead Caravan Camping Park.
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