12 October 2017 – Tormos to Campell

Jan tries to count all sixteen walkers as they mill around the car park in Tormos

David explains the walk, Nick prepares his satnav

The walk starts with a pleasant stroll towards Isberts Dam

Another hot day for mid-October, but fortunately plenty of shade

David points towards The Bull Run…….

….to an appreciative audience

Most had seen Isberts Dam before, but nine of us still went to have a look

Then the first climb, up to join the track leading to the rail tunnel

Followed by a longer and steeper climb up to Fontilles

Then yet another climb up through the woods to Campell

But David allowed sufficient water stops to recover

And there were the usual impressive views of Campell through the trees

At least there were no fallen trees to climb over this time

Everyone looks very relaxed despite a considerable climb on a hot day

All very pleased to reach the church and our picnic lunch

The remainder of the walk is downhill

First to Campell, and Jan’s favourite house

Then downhill to rejoin the Tormos track

A regular stop to feed the horses, and this time three foals as well

Finally one last climb………

……and a well-deserved cold drink in Tormos

Yet another very enjoyable walk for the Thursday Explorers