Way out West day 1 3rd Oct

Down in the west country for six days. Hired a cottage and jannettes driven down with terry & debbie. I came down on GS and did a load of RBR landmarks on the way.
365 miles from Lincoln via Coventry, Brum, moreton in the marsh, stow, Shepton mallet, Yeovil, castle Carey, and various other out of the way places in the Cotswolds and mendips.
Went past an airfield near Kemble- it had a number of commercial jets and 3 jumbo jets with plain paint schemes. Didn't know this place existed- they must have flown all these planes in at some time or other. Apparently it's Cotswold Airport!!! Must be an old RAF base.
Going through Shepton Mallet, the aroma from the Gaymers cider brewery was unmistakeable - is brewery the right term for a cider making plant?
The place we're staying at is about 4 miles north of Cheriton Bishop near Exeter, right on the edge of dartmoor, and it's a cracking little property.
Terry & me went out to get some fuel for Terrys car- nearest petrol station is in Crediton about 5 miles away. Well if you've ever been to this part of Devon you'll know all about single track sunken lanes and won't be surprised to hear that it took us nearly 45 minutes to get there-it was dark and we hadn't a clue!! Didn't take us as long coming back as we took more notice of Terry's sat nav(with Julian Clary voice). Saw a bit of wildlife on the way - owls and a jaywalking badger.