North Perrott to Winyard's Gap

14/5/17 Winter and a kidney transplant later means we have one leg to finish the Parrett Trail. Three hours on buses or a 45 minute drive didn't leave us with much choice about getting to North Perrott. We parked in the village and headed south. The signs led us onto a hillside with views across the valley to our destination. However the trail down the hill was less conspicuous and when we found ourselves following the railway line rather than crossing it, I realised we had gone wrong. Heading back we scanned the railway line for a crossing point. When we found the gates it was a straight walk to the road and down into South Perrott.

 The Coach and Horses Inn was open, but unfortunately we were its only clients at 4 on a Saturday afternoon. We managed to quaff two nice pints of Tribute (4.2%) for £6.60 though. We hadn't seen an official Trail sign in the village, but I thought it went through the churchyard. As we headed that way, there was a sign pointing in the opposite direction which was not the way we had come into the village. Ignoring this, we went into the churchyard and there were signs showing us the way out. More signs show us the way out of the village. Soon after we were re-tracing our steps when it looked like the Parrett Trail had lost its suffix.

But we were in the right place. Amongst the greenery to the right is a narrow track. It would not be suitable for anyone with restricted mobility. It carries on for about 100 yards before coming out on a more normal track. Then we are back into fields. Another couple of unusual water features are also here.

Obviously we take water trough routes. The trail then starts its ascent towards the finish.

It's a short walk along the road at the top to the Winyard's Gap Inn.

We have pints of Branscombe Vale's Best (4.6%) and Branoc (3.8%) for £7.20. They are both nice, but when we leave, we think we are the only people here. There are several others outside though, taking in the view and sunshine.

Then we retrace our steps, avoiding the mistakes, to North Perrott in an unsurprisingly shorter time. Another footpath completed.