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Day 8 Harpur's Downs to The Rising Sun pub near Altarnum



The first day of rain today. I dropped Garry back at the edge of Bodmin Moor at Harpur's Downs and he walked to meet me 3 1/2 miles or so further on at Crowdy reservoir. During Garry's walk and my drive we came across dozens of cyclists doing the Moor 2 Moor challenge (124 miles starting and finishing near Launceston covering Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor).



All three of us walked along the side of the reservoir in the drizzle and then the heavens opened. Garry carried onto the forest and me and Alfie dashed back to the car.

Garry's walk was rather damp and he carried on until he got to a few miles short of Lower Tregunnon (tomorrow's destination).
Garry's walk (and my drive) took us both over RAF Davidstow Moor, a former RAF station used from 1942 to 1945 which then became a motor racing circuit (the Davidstow circuit). In the early 1950's Formula One races were held there (the Cornwall MRC Formula 1 Races. The disused former watch office/air traffic control tower is still clearly visible on the airfield.

Meanwhile, me and Alfie took dried off at the Sea View Farm Shop and Cafe, south of Delabole. Recommended for their breakfasts and views. No dogs allowed inside unfortunately and too wet to sit outside so I enjoyed a coffee and some coffee cake whilst Alfie stayed warm! 


I caught up with Garry at The Rising Star pub as he dried off and warmed up after the first wet day.



9.4 miles for Garry. Just 1.2  for me and Alfie so far...

As Garry is ahead of schedule, he's going to carry on heading towards Launceston tomorrow. There may even be an extra rest day or a very easy day for him coming up soon.

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