Mendips - Burrington and Rowberrow

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A day out in Somerset.

Mrs Roamingthepaths  aka @littlepieceofwonder,  had signed up for a course called "Out of the woods" with  @simpleandseason at @simpsonsisters

Initially, the arrangement was Mrs Roaming commandeering the car for the day. Not an issue, as I had decided that it might be an opportunity to chill, listen to bad music and go for a long walk about the vale.  The location she was heading for was ‘Bristolish’. However, an idea occurred to me that it might be a good location for a roam. On further investigation, it revealed that the Bristol postcode was firmly within the Mendips. This was an area that I had always admired, but as yet, not explored.

I had the notion of going along for the journey, and having a good day’s roam, a wander, a hike and to generally investigate the area. Also in my mind was the possibility of a good pub lunch, and maybe a beer or two, and a beautiful spring day.

To the Mendips

Thus, early on a Saturday morning (quite early for me and far too early for her) we set off.

Traffic was light, but our planning was bad. We had to stop for petrol: thankfully time was still on our side. A map was consulted near the destination, public toilets were visited, and we arrived in good time.

Alport to Youlgrave via Bradford Dale circular.

Today's weather engendered more enthusiasm in us. 

Not that it was stunning, but rather that it was considerably better than the previous day. The improved weather combined with the revelation that we were not broken after yesterdays mission and that today's walk was to be a gentler affair, we set off with a relative spring in the step. 

The weather was more "Seasonal" with the promise of showers rather than non-stop drizzle, the chance of some sunshine in exchange for occasional rain seemed like a bargain worth accepting with glee. 

Lathkill Dale and Cales Dale from Alport.

Today was a day for walking, no matter what the weathers opinion was.

We had the kit, and was ready.  Rain and cold were promised, and thus we prepared. Over trousers, boots (always) waterproof coats, walking trousers, hat, gloves, fleece, sandwiches,