January in the South West has been nothing short of brutal. Relentless rain, wild winds and an impressive amount of mud have seen more than a few of my plans washed away.
On some days, with local flooding widespread, simply getting out of the house felt like an adventure in its own right!
Despite all that, the girls and I have still managed to carve out a really lovely month packed with walkies, fresh air and even a few moments of sunshine inbetween downpours!
Getting out with Emma and the Magickaray Dalmatians is fast becoming a regular fixture, and this month we’ve ticked off several Dartmoor tors together.
Leather Tor, Lower Leather Tor, Sharpitor and Peek Hill have all been conquered, along with a 9km wander around the Killerton Estate, a National Trust beauty spot near Exeter.
We’ve affectionately dubbed these outings “Tea and Tors”, thanks to the ever-present flasks.
There’s something particularly special about working to scale a tor, before settling onto a big granite outcrop with a view for a well-earned cuppa ☕
Anyway, here are a few of my favourite photos from this month’s escapades, wet boots, windy tors and all.
