Winter Walks Programme 2016 / 2017

Winter 2016 - 2017

Walks Programme

Message From The Chair

Well, here I am writing one last introduction to our excellent Walks Programme.

I often seem to mention the weather which can be so varied. It reminds me of a childhood rhyme that seems apt for Ramblers:

We’ll weather the weather Whatever the weather Whether we like it or not

Our new mid-week shorter walks have gone well enough for us to put them on permanently, so thanks to all walkers and leaders for supporting those.

Our committee do spend time trying to accommodate the wishes of all our members and so building on the shorter midweek walks you will find more regular short morning walks at weekends as well and at a gentler pace!

We genuinely welcome new walkers so please try us out!

Our social programme is always varied and lively. All the details are in the Programme but there will be skittles in November, the Christmas Party in December and the Annual Dinner in March. Everyone is very welcome to these whether you’re a regular walker or not.

A final thanks to all our walks leaders without whom this programme would not exist.

Enjoy your walking with Tavistock Ramblers!

Ian Gasper

Chairman

Winter 2016 - 2017

Walks Programme

Message From The Walks Coordinator

Once again a huge debt is owed to our dedicated band of walks leaders. They have come up trumps again so that we are able to present our best ever Winter Walks Programme in this, our 40 th Anniversary Year.

It is all the more encouraging that we have no less than three leaders who have not lead walks for us before. We are always keen to encourage new leaders to provide the variety that is so important to appeal to our members. Could you be one of those next time?

On the subject of variety, you will see that we are developing the theme of shortish walks at a leisurely pace. We hope that those members who prefer to take more time to enjoy their surroundings will not only come along but be encouraged to submit similar walks in the future.

Inevitably walks have to be changed from time to time for various reasons. This may be due to the weather, footpath conditions, illness or other circumstances. Often this is something that can be dealt with on the day, for example rerouting part of the walk, or asking another leader to take the walk.

Very occasionally, the problem may not be so easy to solve. If this is the case, can all leaders please remember:

1. To let me, as Walks Programme Coordinator, know (or in my absence, the Chairman) 2. Do not change the start time at Pixon Lane (as this leads to even more complications)

Enjoy your walking.

Rosemary

Walks Guidance Notes

We welcome all Ramblers members on our walks. Non -members are also welcome to join us on a walk or two before deciding to join Ramblers.

Walks Meeting Points

Our Group encourages car sharing and, other than the shorter weeekday and evening walks, we meet in Tavistock to share transport. The meeting point is the free car park in Pixon Lane, Tavistock PL19 9BB (just below the Market Inn) unless shown in the programme as “Meet at Start”

Please note that we do leave the Tavistock meeting point promptly at the time stated.

Those wishing to make their own way to the start point of the walk should check with the leader to confirm that there have been no changes in details.

Drivers usually appreciate it when passengers make a voluntary contribution. As a guide, £1 to £4 according to distance travelled, is considered a reasonable amount to offer

Those wishing to make their own way to the start point of the walk should check with the leader to confirm that there have been no changes in details.

Safety Information

Walks take place over ground that may be steep, uneven, slippery, muddy or rough and can involve climbing stiles and crossing streams. No liability is accepted by the leader or Tavistock Ramblers in respect of any personal loss, damage or injury that occurs on, or as a consequence of, any walk or event.

Walkers should wear suitable footwear, bring clothing appropriate to the walk and weather conditions and adequate food and drink.

The leader reserves the right to vary the route or cancel the walk to take account of weather or ground conditions. The leader also has the right to exclude from the walk anyone who is felt to be insufficiently fit or equipped for the planned walk.

Walks Gradings

The walks in this Walks Programme are graded in accordance with the Ramblers grading system. Easy - walks for anyone who does not have a mobility difficulty, a specific health problem or who is seriously unfit. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn.

Leisurely - walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking experience. The walk may include unsurfaced rural paths. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended.

Moderate - walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness. May include some steep paths and open country, and might be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential.

Strenuous - walks for experienced country walkers with an above average fitness level. May include hills and rough country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential.

The grades are indicated on the Walks Programme as follows:

E Easy

L Leisurely

M Moderate

S Strenuous

Dogs

Dogs are permitted on walks, except where specifically excluded, but on the clear understanding that they are under complete control at all times and on a lead where there is livestock.

Please also note:

Walk gradings are provided as a general guide only. If you have any doubt about your fitness for a particular walk please contact the organiser or leader in advance.

• Bear in mind the distance of the walk, regional differences in terrain and the possibility of bad weather, which can make a walk more difficult than planned. • If you're unsure of your fitness level, try a short and easy walk first - it's much better to find a walk a little too slow and easy than to make yourself miserable and exhausted. • Leaders may refuse to accept participants who in their opinion are inadequately equipped or unfit. • Walks gradings relate to the difficulty or otherwise of the walk and not the length. A long walk, requiring a degree of stamina, can therefore, possibly be graded as Easy and you should take this into account

ICE Cards

All regular walkers who are members of Tavistock Ramblers have been given an ICE card.

ICE (In Case of Emergency) cards have been purchased from group funds and are for the safety of members.

They record identity, next of kin and medical information and should be clipped inside the rucksack (near the top for ease of finding in case of emergency).

If you would like another one, perhaps if you have more than one rucksack in regular use or you have mislaid the first one, they are available from Rosemary for £2.

Emergency SMS

We have been advocating for a couple of years now that all members register their mobile phones with the SMS Emergency Service.

Have you registered yours? Information on how to do it is elsewhere in this walks programme.

Dates for Your Diaries

For further details see the programme Sunday 16th October Tavistock Ramblers AGM Thursday 10th November Skittles Evening Sunday 11th November Christmas Walk and Tea Saturday 17th December Christmas Pie Mystery Lunch Walk Saturday 11th February Devon Area AGM Wednesday 8th March Sue’s Soup Walk Friday 24t hMarch Annual Dinner ( Note change of venue )

First Monday in the month: Coffee at The Bedford, 10.30am

First Friday of the month: SAS (Pub evening), 7.30pm Contact Paul on 01822 820597 for variable venue confirmation.

Holiday

11th to 18th June 2017 Lake District

PS. Don’t forget the Wednesday morning walks twice a month

Thanks!

Once again, we are very grateful to Kountry Kit, HF Holidays, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays and The Walking Partnership for the help and financial support they give us, all of which helps with the cost of producing this programme.

Remember, Kountry Kit will give 10% discount on production of a current Ramblers membership card.

Winter 2016 - 2017 Walks Programme

Date Start GR Description, Distance and Grade Contact

Park at Gunnislake railway station. Walk riverside to New Bridge, Tamar Trail to Saturday Morwellham, lanes and paths to Bere Ferrers Mike 5th 09:30 SX427709 station. 12 M/S 07836 November One steep climb through Maddacleave Wood from 261895 Morwellham Quay. Return by train. Bring railcard. Tea and cake with Mike and Rose. Park on roadside by Leaping Salmon, Horrabridge. Sunday Walk Whimington, Sampford Spiney, Huckworthy, Pamela C 6th 10:00 SX513699 Knowle Down. 6.5 L 07770 November Footpaths, tracks and some road and moorland. 863489 A few stiles. Meet at start. Park at Cotehele Quay (Bring NT card). Wednesday Walk towards Calstock, Danescombe, Norris Green, Jonathan 9th 10:00 SX424682 Metherell, Clampits and Boars Bridge. 4 M 01822 November Woodland and field paths and minor road. A couple 612999 of uphill bits. Possible lunch after at the Edgcumbe Tea Rooms.

Skittles Evening at Blacksmith's Arms, Lamerton. Thursday Enjoy an evening of traditional skittles and a meal. Jonathan 10th Skittling starts at 7.00pm. Meal approx 8.30pm. 01822 November Further details and menu choice to be circulated nearer the time. 612999 Pre -booking essential.

Park at Jennycliff CP. Saturday Walk coast path to Mt Batten and Hooe Lake, then Long John 12th 09:30 SX493523 to Radford and footpaths and green lanes to 8.5 M 01822 November Bovisand beach. Coast path back to Jennycliff. 616481 Mostly coast path, footpaths and green lanes.

Sunday Park at Princetown P&D CP. Ian 13th 10:00 SX589734 Walk Peat Cott, Eylesbarrow, Devonport Leat and 11.5 M 01822 November Black Tor. Tracks, paths and moorland. 611304

Park at Peter Tavy village. Walk Longtimber, Cudlipptown, Horndon Bridge, Saturday Rosemary Horndon, Hill Bridge, Wapsworthy and Cudlipptown 19th 10:00 SX513778 7 M 01822 Down. November 615564 Paths, lanes and open moorland. Two gradual ups. Leisurely pace. Park at Whitchurch Down, 200m north of cattle grid. Sunday Walk Shorts Down, Plasterdown, Sampford Spiney, Mike 20th 10:00 SX496732 Merrivale. 11 M 07836 November Return following Grimstone and Sortridge Leat. 261895 Moorland, paths and lanes.

Date Start GR Description, Distance and Grade Contact

Meet at start. Park at Ringmoor Cottage. Wednesday Long John Walk Brisworthy stone circle, Legis Tor, 23rd 10:00 SX558666 4.5 M 01822 Ditsworthy Warren and Gutter Tor. November 616481 Moorland tracks and paths.

A Bere Ferrers Coffee Ramble. Meet at start. Saturday Park Bere Ferrers, near Social Club. Jacky 26th 09:30 SX455635 3 L/M Walking lanes and footpaths with some ups to a 01822 841676 November coffee stop at Bere Ferrers Produce Market.

Park at Cadover (north CP). Saturday Walk Trowlesworthy, Shell Top, Shavercombe Olwen 26th 09:30 SX555648 waterfall, Great Gnats Head and back along the 12.5 S 01752 November river to Ditsworthy. 661899 Open rough moorland. Could be wet.

Park at Two Bridges. Sunday Walk Littaford Tors, Higher White Tor, Rough Bruce 27th 10:00 SX609750 Tor, Beardown Tors and Devonport Leat for 8 M 01822 November Bruce's winter plunge! 610257 Open moorland.

Park at Long Ash. Saturday Ian Walk Double Waters, Grenofen Bridge and 3rd 10:00 SX497694 6 L/M 01822 Horrabridge. Mostly tracks, riverside and paths. December 611304 Possibly muddy after rain. Park at Meldon reservoir CP. Sunday Peter W Walk Black Down, West Mill, Yes Tor, 4th 09:30 SX561919 7.5 S 07800 Fordsland Ledge and Vellake. December 504002 Moorland paths and tracks. Park at Four Winds. Saturday Walk Yellowmead Farm, old railway track, Andy 10th 10:00 SX562749 King's Tor, Ingra Tor, Routrundle, Daveytown 8 M 01822 December and Merrivale. 619608 Open moorland, tracks and bridlepath. Christmas Tea Walk. Park Whitchurch Down CP, near Caseytown Sunday Cross. Ernest 11th 10:00 SX505735 A gentle walk around Bleak House, 7.5 L 01822 December Plasterdown, Heckwood Tor, Feather Tor and 833132 Moortown. Lanes and moorland.

Ramblers Christmas Tea Party at Whitchurch Community Hall. Sunday Jonathan Come along and enjoy this annual Christmas event starting at 2.30pm. 11th 01822 Please bring some food to share, a prize for the raffle and some December 612999 money!

Remember: If you are going direct to the start of a weekend walk, please tell leader beforehand

Date Start GR Description, Distance and Grade Contact

Meet at start. Park at Pixon Lane CP. Wednesday Kate & Jean P Walk Tavistock viaduct and local nature reserve, 14th 10:00 SX480738 4.5 L 01822 Bowrish, Monksmead and Tavistock canal. December 840020 Mainly lanes and footpaths.

Christmas Pie Walk! Park at Fox & Hounds in car park. Walk through Nodden Gate for a Christmas moorland mystery tour, some parts known and Saturday Paul some not. Tracks and moorland with a few ups 17th 09:30 SX525867 5 M 01822 and downs. Possibly wet. December 820597 We will finish with a Christmas lunch if required at the Fox & Hounds. Booking essential. Lunch menu available nearer the time. Lunch enquiries to Jonathan 01822 612999.

Park at Gunnislake station. Sunday Walk Todsworthy, Hingston Down, Delaware, Heather 18th 10:00 SX427708 Chilsworthy Cross, New Bridge, Tamar river 8 L 01822 December bank and Morwell View back to the station. 833132 Small lanes, footpaths and river bank.

Park at Cotehele House NT CP (along drive). Walk Cotehele House garden footpath and es- Saturday Rosemary tate, Danescombe, Newton and Comfort Wood. 24th 10:00 SX422682 4 L/M 01822 Mainly footpaths and tracks. Some uphill. December 615564 Leisurely pace. Possible visit to the garland and refreshments. Bring NT card.

Park at Manaton CP. Walk Manaton Rocks, North Bovey, Olde Yarde, Tuesday Rosemary Lower Hookner, Kendon, Natsworthy, Jay's 27th 09:30 SX750814 9 M 01822 Grave and Hayne Down. December 615564 Footpaths, tracks and some lanes with ups and downs.

Wednesday Meet at start. Park at Long Ash. Graham 28th 10:00 SX497694 Walk Buckland Monachorum, Venton, Combe 6.5 M 01822 December and Axtown. Footpaths, farmland and lanes. 615564

Park at Lane End, Horndon. Saturday Walk Horndon, Great Links Tor, Steng -a-Tor, Ian 31st 09:30 SX537823 West Okement and Lynch Tor. 12 S 01822 December Some moorland tracks but mostly high open 611304 moorland.

2 months to the deadline for the Summer Walks Programme. Walks to Rosemary on the New Walks Submission Form as soon as possible, please.

Date Start GR Description, Distance and Grade Contact

Park on Yennadon Down. Sunday Bruce Walk Sheeps Tor, Coombeshead Tor, Down Tor 1st 10:00 SX547692 8.5 M 01822 and aqueduct. January 610257 Tracks and open moorland with three climbs. Park on roadside by St Stephen's Church, . Saturday Long John Walk Churctown Nature Reserve, Forder, 7th 09:30 SX417583 6.5 L 01822 Longlands, Trematon Castle and Antony January 616481 Passage. Footpaths and quiet lanes. Leisurely pace. Park Belstone village CP. Walk Oke Tor, Sunday Steeperton Tor, Wild Tor, Little Hound Tor, Paul 8th 09:30 SX621938 White Hill and Cosdon. 10 S 01822 January Open moorland with several ascents and stream 820597 crossings. Tea shop and pub after.

Meet at start. Park at Bere Alston Recreation Wednesday Jacky Ground. 11th 10:00 SX452667 4 M 01822 Walk Down Farm, Hole Farm, Hallowell Woods January 841676 and Collytown. Fields, lanes and woods.

Park at High Down. Saturday Peter W Walk Great Nodden, Kitty Tor, Bleak House, 14th 10:00 SX525853 9 S 07800 Chat and Doe Tors. January 504002 Moorland paths and tracks. Park at Princetown P&D CP. Walk North Hessary Tor, Rundlestone, Great Sunday Ernest Mis Tor, Pump House, Yellowmead and railway 15th 10:00 SX589734 7.5 L/M 01822 track back to Princetown. January 833132 Mostly open moorland with good tracks and a long and gentle up. Could be muddy in places.

Park at Bedford Bridge. Saturday Walk Grenofen Bridge, Double Waters and Sue W 21st 10:00 SX503702 Berra Tor. 5 L/M 01822 January Riverside and woodland paths with some open 612240 heathland.

Park at Norsworthy Bridge. Walk Crazywell Pool, Devonport Leat, Nun's Sunday Andy Cross, Plym Ford, Eylesbarrow, Drizzlecombe, 22nd 10:00 SX567694 10 S 01822 Ditsworthy Warren Farm, Scout Hut and January 619608 Deancombe. Tracks and open moorland. Possibly wet. Jean P & Wednesday Meet at start. Park at Bere Ferrers Quay. Kate 25th 10:00 SX460635 Walk Weir Quay, Down Farm, Hole Farm, and 5.5 M 01822 January Shutecombe. Mainly lanes and footpaths. 840020

Remember: If you are going direct to the start of a walk, please tell leader beforehand

Date Start GR Description, Distance and Grade Contact

Park at Gunnislake station. Saturday Walk Tamar valley, Calstock, Cotehele, Mike 28th 10:00 SX427709 Danescombe and Albaston. 10 M 07836 January Paths and lanes. 261895 Cake and tea with Mike and Rose. Park at Meavy Green. Sunday Walk Burrator Wood, Sheepstor, Norsworthy Jonathan 29th 10:00 SX541673 Bridge, Leather Tor Bridge, Lowery Cross, 8 M 01822 January Yennadon Down and Burrator reservoir. 612999 Moorland and woodland paths and tracks. Only one month to the deadline for the Summer Walks Programme. Walks to Rosemary on the New Walks Submission Form as soon as possible, please. Park at Meldon reservoir CP. Walk Two Castles Trail, Vellake Corner, Saturday Paul Black -a-Tor Copse, High Willhays, Yes Tor, 4th 09:30 SX563917 10 M/S 01822 Red a -ven Brook and Meldon quarries. February 820597 Open moorland and tracks with a steep ascent and descent. May be wet underfoot. Park at Long Ash. Walk Harrowbeer Down, Garden House Sunday Pamela C (hopefully some snowdrops), Buckland 5th 10:00 SX497694 5 M 07770 Monachorum and Hele. February 863489 Footpaths and quiet lanes. Optional lunch at Long Ash. Sunday As above but continue to Berra Tor, Double Long John 5th 10:00 SX497694 Waters, Grenofen Bridge and Gem Bridge. 8.5 M 01822 February Footpaths and quiet lanes. 616481

Meet at start. Park at Four Winds CP. Wednesday Walk stone rows, King's Tor, Swell Tor and Jonathan 8th 10:00 SX561749 Foggintor quarries and Yellowmead Farm. 4.5 L 01822 February Moorland tracks and old railway track. May be 612999 muddy. Possible lunch at Fox Tor Café. Park at Little Mis Tor CP (Rundlestone). Walk Saturday Great Mis Tor, Langstone Moor, Cocks Hill, Peter W 11th 10:00 SX574750 Lydford Tor and Holming Beam. 9.5 S 07800 February Moorland paths and tracks. A stone row and 504002 circles and Lych Way. A short walk to Duck's Pool. Sunday Park on road to Whiteworks. Bruce 12th 10:00 SX604707 Walk Nun's Cross Farm, Duck's Pool, Plym Ford 5.5 L 01822 February and Eylesbarrow. 610257 Tracks and open moorland. Could be boggy. Park at Scrubtor CP. Saturday Mike Walk Horsebridge, Luckett, Latchley and New 18th 10:00 SX415744 12 M 07836 Bridge Gunnislake. February 261895 Paths, tracks, woodland and farmland.

Date Start GR Description, Distance and Grade Contact

Park at Bere Alston station. Catch 09.46 train from Bere Alston to Gunnislake. Sunday Tony C Walk New Bridge, Morwellham, and back 19th 09:00 SX443674 9 M 01822 to Bere Alston. February 841004 Ups and downs in the Tamar valley, some steep. Quiet roads and paths.

Jean P & Wednesday Meet at start. Park at Leg o Mutton free CP. Kate 22nd 10:00 SX517680 Walk to Pixon Lane via cycle track downhill and 5 L 01822 February through tunnel. Return by bus. Bring bus pass. 610257 Park at Sampford Spiney. Walk Pew Tor, Whitchurch Saturday Sue W Common, Merrivale, Daveytown and Ward Bridge. 25th 10:00 SX534725 5 L/M 01822 Quiet lanes, paths, tracks and open moorland. February 610240 Some rough ground. Park at South Brent CP. Saturday Olwen Walk Shipley Bridge, Avon Reservoir, Puffing Billy 25th 09:00 SX697603 15 S 01752 Track, Piles Hill and return via Ball Gate. February 661899 Paths and open moorland.

Park at Lustleigh village centre and meet outside the dairy/post office. Sunday Jonathan Walk Ellimore, Hammerslake, Hunter's Tor, 26th 09:30 SX785813 6 M 01822 Foxworthy, Neadon Cleave, Water and Pethybridge. February 612999 Moorland and woodland paths and minor road. Some uphills.

Walks List Deadline!

Park at Bere Ferrers station. Saturday Anne S Walk Liphill Quay, Weir Quay, Cotts, Birch Lane, Ley 4th 10:00 SX452636 7 L 01822 Farm and Shuttcombe. March 841141 Footpaths and lanes.

Park at Mary Tavy church. Sunday Walk Kingsett, Hill Bridge, Cudlipptown, Boulter's Tor Lynne 5th 10:00 SX509787 and Peter Tavy. 10 M 01822 March Lanes, footpaths and moorland. A few stiles and 840716 steep climbs.

Sue's Soup Walk. Booking essential. Wednesday Meet at Pixon Lane at 09.15 to car share. Sue B 8th 09:15 SS211070 Park in Flexbury Park Road near Flexbury church, 4 L 01409 March . Walk Summerleaze Down, Maer Down and 271360 Crooklets. Then back to Sue's for lunch.

Park at station. Catch train to . Saturday Walk to Talland Bay, Polperro and Tencreek. Ian 11th 09:00 SX253539 Coast path with steep ascents and descents. Minor 10 M 01822 March roads and bridleways. 611304 Further details nearer the time.

Date Start GR Description, Distance and Grade Contact

Park on roadside at Burrator Dam. Sunday Long John Walk Yennadon Down, Routrundle, Stanlake and 12th 10:00 SX551680 7.5 L 01822 Devonport Leat. March 616481 Moorland tracks and old railway. Park on roadside west of Millbrook Pond. Sunday Walk Rame Head, Cawsand, Mt Edgcumbe and Mike 12th 09:30 SX425524 return by Millbrook Lake. 12 M 07836 March Paths, lanes and woodland. Can be shortened if 261895 poor weather.

Park at Trewint. Saturday Walk West Moor Gate, Halvana, Greymare Rock, Graham 18th 09:30 SX220805 Nine Stones and Trevague. 10 M 01822 March Footpaths, farmland, open moor and minor 615564 roads.

Park at Kings Oven, near Warren House Inn. Sunday Pamela C Walk Golden Dagger Mine, Challacombe 19th 10:00 SX676811 4.5 L 07770 medieval village and Headland Warren. March 863489 Paths, tracks and moorland.

Park at Poldue Down CP below , Moor. Sunday Walk Rough Tor, , Garrow Tor, King Paul 19th 09:30 SX138819 Arthur's Hall, Churchtown, Treswallock, Alex Tor 12 M/S 01822 March and Louden Hill. 820597 Reach 's highest point over moorland, paths and tracks. Some stream crossings.

Wednesday Meet at start. Park at Calstock Quay CP. Jacky 22nd 10:00 SX437685 Walk Danescombe Woods, Cotehele and 5 M 01822 March Cotehele Quay. A daffodil walk. 841676

Tavistock Ramblers Annual Dinner at Tavistock Golf Club. Friday (Note change of venue). 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Jonathan 24th 01822 March Further details including menu and cost will be circulated nearer 612999 the time. Pre booking essential

Saturday Park at Bude main P&D CP (by canal and TIC). John & Sue 25th 09:30 SS208061 Walk Poughill, Houndapitt Farm and Crooklets. 8 M 01409 March Footpaths, lanes and coast path. Can be muddy. 271360

Park at Lansallos NT CP. Sunday Mike Walk to and from Polperro, all on the coast path. 26th 09:30 SX174517 9 S 07836 Lunch stop in Polperro where pubs and cafes March 261895 available if preferred. Long climbs and descents.

Date Start GR Description, Distance and Grade Contact

Meet at start. Park at Two Bridges quarry CP. Wednesday Long John Walk Wistman's Wood, Littaford Tors and 29th 10:00 SX609750 4.5 M 01822 Crockern Tor. Fox Tor Café after. March 616481 Moorland paths. Park in layby on old A30 near Racecourse Farm Saturday ( exit). Peter W 1st 09:30 SX090691 Walk Norton Hall, Helland Barton, Waterland, 8 M 07800 April Outlands/Eastwood and Clerkenwater House. 504002 Footpaths, lanes and Camel Trail. Sunday Park at Pixon Lane. Catch 10.30 bus to Pamela H 2nd 10:00 SX521679 Yelverton. 6 L 01822 April Walk return via cycle track. Bring bus pass. 615117

Park at Lansallos Nt CP. Sunday Walk coast path to Polruan and back to the start Mike 2nd 09:30 SX174517 all on the coast. Steep climbs and descents. 10 S 07836 April Café and pubs available for lunch in Polruan if 261895 preferred. Park at Castle Drogo NT CP. Walk Hunter's Path, River Teign path, Fingle Saturday Bridge, Rectory Wood and Two Moors Way. Rosemary 8th 09:30 SX723902 Mainly paths and tracks with two short sharp 5.5 L/M 01822 April ups. Leisurely pace. 615564 Optional refreshments (or lunch) at Castle Drogo. Park at Postbridge CP. Saturday Walk Pizwell, Soussons, Warren House, Olwen 8th 09:00 SX646789 Chagford Common, Fernworthy reservoir and 15 S 01752 April return by Grey Wethers. 661899 Rough open moorland. Park at free CP behind St Minver Hall. Sunday Walk Roserrow, Polzeath, Rock, Stop Tide and John & Sue 9th 09:30 SW966771 St Minver. 9 M 01409 April Footpaths, lanes and coast path. Some ups and 271360 downs. Can be muddy. Meet at start. Park at Mill Road CP, Okehampton. Wednesday Jonathan Walk Ball Hill, Tarka Trail, West Cleave, Lower 12th 10:00 SX588952 5 M 01822 Halstock, East Hill and West Devon Way. April 612999 Moorland and woodland paths and tracks. Some minor roads. One steep bit. Park at Lydford Gorge White Lady NT CP. Saturday Walk Wastor, Burnville, North Brentor, South Rosemary 15th 10:00 SX501832 Brentor, and Black Down. 7 L/M 01822 April Footpaths, tracks, moorland and a little road. 615564 Leisurely pace.

Remember: If you are going direct to the start of a walk, please tell leader beforehand

Date Start GR Description, Distance and Grade Contact

Park at Belstone village CP. Sunday Walk Higher Tor, Oke Tor, Hangingstone Hill, Bruce 16th 09:30 SX621937 Cranmere Pool, East Mill Tor and Cullever Steps. 12 M 01822 April Mostly good tracks. Some open moor and could 610257 be soggy. Some ascents.

Park at Altarnun. Saturday Graham Walk Trenarrett, Polyphant, Laneast and Inny 22nd 09:30 SX223812 8 M 01822 Valley Walk. April 615564 Footpaths, farmland, moorland and minor roads.

Park at Cardinham Wood CP. Sunday Walk Callywith Wood, Cardinham Downs, Millpool John & Sue 23rd 09:30 SX099667 and Cardinham. 9 M 01409 April Woodland paths, footpaths and lanes. One steep 271360 hill and could be muddy in places.

Meet at start. Park at Long Ash . Walk Bucktor, Double Waters, Grenofen Bridge Jean P & Wednesday and cycle track (no tunnel). Kate 26th 10:00 SX496694 5 M Tracks and paths. Three ups. May be muddy and 01822 April uneven terrain. Optional coffee or lunch at Long 610257 Ash at the end.

Park on Whitchurch Down, (first CP past cattle grid). Saturday Walk Middlemoor, Shorts Down, Plasterdown, Paul 29th 10:00 SX497734 Sampford Spiney, Heckwood Tor, Moortown and 9 M 01822 April river walk beside golf course. 820597 Moorland and footpaths with only moderate climbs and generally easy going.

Park in Drewsteignton CP. Sunday Walk Veet Mill, Hittisleigh, Hittisleigh Mill, Crock- Sue W 30th 09:30 SX735908 ernwell and Burrough Farm. 9 M 01822 April Lanes and byways with some stiles and moderate 612240 hills.

Remember: If you are going direct to the start of a walk, please tell leader beforehand

Tavistock Ramblers Committee

Note: This Walks Programme is published before the Tavistock Ramblers AGM in October 2016 which may result in some changes to the Committee.

Check our website for updates.

Chairman Ian 01822 611304

Membership Secretary Jo B 01822 810626

Walks Programme Rosemary 01822 615564

Treasurer John 01822 616481

Social Jonathan 01822 612999

Footpaths Officer Graham 01822 615564

Malcolm, Sarah, Bruce, Pamela C and Martin are also members of the committee

Thanks to:

Registering your mobile phone

You must register your mobile phone before using the emergencySMS service.

This is best done before you need help. You can register by sending an SMS text message from your mobile phone.

You must:

1. Send the word 'register' in an SMS message to 999

2. You will then receive SMS messages about the service

3. When you have read these SMS messages reply by sending 'yes' in an SMS message to 999

4. You will receive a SMS message telling you that your mobile phone is registered or if there is a problem with your registration

In an emergency situation text 999 with answers to the questions:

Which emergency service do you want, what is the problem and where is it?

Are you willing to put one of these colourful car stickers in your car?

If so, see Bruce.