It wasn't long before we managed to achieve what Veronica and I failed to do the previous day, reach the summit.

As we ascended the last few yards to conquer the peak we were met with a chill wind. However, we enjoyed the views of the Glastonbury Tor, Brent Knoll, saw the service road to Hinkley Point Power Station and had much discussion about old pylons versus new French ones. The long majestic sweep of Wavering Down was spectacular.

Those who had enough of the chill wind soon decided to take shelter in the lee of the peak, for more views over the Bristol Channel, its islands and Weston-super-Mare. They were eventually joined by the rest of us and a refreshing coffee break was taken.

The journey back to base camp was uneventful. Unfortunately, there was not much wildlife to be seen, apart from a hawk we saw during the coffee break. It was a long way off, we could not make out what kind of Hawk it was. Also, a single butterfly who looked lost and a long way from home.

We reached the New Inn with time to spare where we enjoyed an enjoyable meal and a beverage of one's choice.

Distance walked: 2.6 miles

Report by Rod Hobbs

Photos by Jeff Eastmond