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Pumsaint in Autumn

2nd November 2021

Leader: Tim Gronow




We travelled to Pumsaint where the Romans used to mine for gold.  Today however, the only gold we saw was in the autumn leaves.  We ascended onto the north side of the valley and followed the paths that led us to the spectacular views of this area.  This time of year, we are treated to the autumn display and if lucky (which we were), you can see the early morning mist in the valley below.

We then made our return first via the valley floor then the northern lower path and finished just before the rain started.  Another lovely walk that we enjoyed.



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Photographs



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Crossing the field from the car park


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The next field can be muddy


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Large paving stones lead the way


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Ascending to drier ground


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While the others still cross the wet ground


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Short steep climb to the next path


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Views come into sight


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Lovely countryside here


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Tim leads the way


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A bit of a climb but it will be worth it


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Up and up!


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But isn't the view worth it?


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Tea stop at the Trig Point


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Then it's off further north with views all around us


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Path is a bit overgrown


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The forestry track is easier


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Having reached the furthest point north,
we begin the descent



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Isolated farmhouses


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Following the old lane


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Crossing the river to the northern side again


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Lovely woodland path


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with views over the river and valley


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Fungi growing on an old tree stump


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An attractive old green lane


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Pretty valley below


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Tim leading the way


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Tim makes sure the gates are closed after us


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Ascending to the road


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An estate grotto that has seen better days!


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Autumn leaves in late afternoon sunshine





Ordnance Survey map of the route walked
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All photographs Copyright  Andrew Morgan 2021
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