Year 8 Expedition Club trip to Dartmoor

The 11 members of the Year 8 Expedition Club headed for Dartmoor early on Saturday morning and enjoyed two days walking on the moor. Heavy rain over the last week meant that the moor was very wet and most streams were uncrossable but the rain mainly held off during the two walks and the cloud parted often enough to allow for some good views. The group stayed in a bunkhouse on the site of a Victorian gunpowder factory in the middle of the moor which was atmospheric and comfortable, with a wood burning stove to keep everyone warm. The pupils helped with the cooking, supper was a chicken curry and a full cooked breakfast was enjoyed by all in the morning. The pupils were excellent company throughout and coped very well with the boggy conditions underfoot.