There were seven out on the Beesands run, including a welcome return by Rob Spence. On a chilly morning we pedalled up the mountain out of Totnes again and on to the old road through Harbertonford. From Moreleigh we cycled via Combe to Coles Cross and then took a road we don’t often ride, dropping through Sherford and Frogmore. We were relieved in more ways than one when we reached Loo Cross at the top of the hill!

Finally, we arrived at Beesands. We found a sheltered spot at the mouth of a quarry, just along the beach, and settled down to enjoy our lunch. Afterwards there was an expedition into the depths and heights of the quarry, during which time one or two people got rather dirty!

We decided to take a short cut across the sands to Torcross, which turned out to be a long trudge, having to carry our cycles in places. After an irresistible stop at the café we sped up to Strete, taking the Cornworthy/Corkscrew Hill route back to Totnes.

(Michael Ward)

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