“Washed out” plans afoot

With storm Gina building at home my SUP on the Grand Western is likely to be shelved; an opportunity for new exploration.

Ventford falls

The Falls are well known but outside of 365, and so were a new location for me, about a year ago. The idea of a valley top Bench Tor to Mel Tor via the river has appealed for some time.

The upper Dart chasm.

Descending, abseils jump out at you, crying to be rapped. The Dart could rush with increased flow, making for an exciting transit. Downstream the classic swim spots – clogged up from below – will inevitably be quiet.

Unmarked tracks through the woods

A new type of ‘Southern States’ soft-touch canyoneering could emerge. Against the roar of the Dart an exciting destination awaits.