June 8th Withypool

A short walk uphill from my nights stay and I was on Exmoor.
Big views ahead and roadwalking until crossing under the busy main Exeter to Barnstaple road onto Knowstone Moor.
A mixed bag of roads, tracks and paths on a hot day across hilly Exmoor.
I had a long lunch by the river at Hollowcombe, before a steep climb to Hawkridge. This was followed by a high level walk above the Exe Valley, with a descent to Withypool.
From Hawkridge I could have walked to Tarr Steps and followed the river to Withypool, but I choose the breezier high route as the day was hot.
A pot of tea at Withypool decided me that I wasn't going any further.
The field behind the tea rooms was an ideal camp spot for the night. Secluded, toilets, and even an outside electric socket to charge my phone.
After a salad at the village pub I set up my tent at dusk, and discovered I could pick up the tearoom's wifi. The perfect stealth campsite.