Another day out - to Princetown, Dartmoor and Tavistock.

Joan, Charlie and I, decided to have a trip out Thursday 27th March. Our first stop was to be the Warren Inn, Dartmoor. We did stop for a photo as we first drove onto the moors because  I was surprised to see  snow on the hills. Not good weather or conditions for photos - but never the less, the resultant shot does show what the conditions were really like! The temperature was 4 degrees.

Dartmoor

 

We had planned to have a snack and a drink in the Warren Inn - but when we stopped outside the Inn,  we thought it was too cold to get out and that it would be better to stop for a snack at a café in Princetown.

 

The Warren Inn - where the Fire never goes out!

 

We parked the car at Princetown  (£1.00 all day) I can imagine the public would be very happy if all car parks charged this amount for all day parking! Even  £1.00 for 3 hours parking would be an acceptable charge!

 

National Park Visitors Centre in Princetown. 

 

Lords Café and Gift shop.

 

 Dogs are allowed into the café . Charlie was given a doggie chew (which he enjoyed)

It was very clean there, and I compliment the service and the food. It was a very welcome and  pleasant stop. Charlie enjoyed it too!

 

Our trip continued. We took the road to Yelverton, as I wanted to see where I used to live in Horrabridge, not far from Yelverton. My parents had a bakery shop / business there. I remember my Father feeding the pigs in a field at the back of the shop. I guess any waste from the bakery would have been utilised!  I think this must have been a turning point in my Fathers life  -  changing from a Master Baker,  to become a Farmer. 

The shop now looks empty and neglected!  A shame!

 

Next stop - Tavistock. We parked by the Town Hall, which is right by the indoor market. Joan loves looking around this place. There are many stalls selling various items of clothing, jewelry, sewing and craft bits and pieces etc. Joan bought a bag of assorted buttons, and I purchased a bag of sunflower seed. Tavistock must have been really pleased to have seen us again!

 

                                                     Entrance to Indoor Market

A glimpse inside the market!

 

Time to make our way home. Took the road to Okehampton. Got on the A30.

Drove through Tedburn St Mary, Whitstone,  Nadderwater and back to Exeter.  A round trip of 83 miles. Another very nice day out!

 

Must plan next weeks trip now!