A Brisk but Beautiful Day on the Moors

Our plans took an unexpected turn today when our intended stop, the Knightstone Café, turned out to be closed despite being listed as open online. Not to be discouraged, we decided to stay on the moors and try somewhere new - the charming Dartmoor Bakery.

We parked in one of the moorland bays so we could still soak in the scenery, then set off on foot along part of Drake’s Trail toward the bakery. The weather had a definite chill, with a fresh breeze that left us rosy-cheeked and feeling wonderfully invigorated.

Despite the cold, that didn’t stop us from treating ourselves to an ice cream - paired, of course, with a hot drink to keep us warm! The bakery itself was delightfully quaint, filled with an assortment of knick-knacks and featuring a beautiful mural on the wall. As we stepped inside, we were greeted by the comforting, wholesome aroma of freshly baked bread - an experience in itself.

On our way back to the bus, we took time to read a few of the local notice boards, learning about the history of the old airfield nearby. We also enjoyed watching sheep and horses grazing peacefully, alongside local dog walkers making the most of the great outdoors.

The views throughout the day were clear and truly beautiful - a perfect reminder of the simple pleasures nature offers.

To round off the trip, we enjoyed a lively sing-along during the journey, playing classics from The Beatles, Queen, and The Beautiful South - a joyful end to a lovely, if slightly unexpected, day.