The long and short. Part 1: The short

To Dartmoor for a walk today with friends. "No more than 6 miles", said our walk leader, Richard. "Of course", we said and off we went.
We entered the moor on the eastern side about 3 miles from Buckfastleigh at Ludgate. Thence to the Avon Dam, up the Walla Brook, past the old clapper bridge, to an old blowing house and an open chapel built in the early 1900s by Rev. Keble-Martin. From there it was over the neighbouring tor, passing a lot of old mine workings, and down to Huntingdon Warren Farm. This was the abode of the warriner of the Huntingdon Warren. Although the trade in rabbits was pretty much over by the late 1800s, the farm remained occupied until 1950 or so. It is now a 'romantic ruin', stuck in the middle of nowhere and invariably prompting the question "why is there a farm alal the way out here?". Well, now you know. Up and over a hill and back to the car.  Yet another delightful walk - good company, good scenery and acceptable weather (coldish and wetish).
"How far was that", said Richard. "8 miles", said my GPS. Was it ever thus with Richard's estimates?
We like walking!