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Date & The Walk Contact Time Start Point, Description, Distance (Miles) and Grade Summer 2018

Wednesday Meet in . Drive to and park Whitchurch Down CP near cale grid. SX496733 Bill 11 5th Sept Walk Whitchurch Down, Pew Tor, Heckwood Tor, Merrivale, Staple Tors, Roos Tor, 07928 Walks Programme M 09:30 Windy Post and Moortown. Footpaths, tracks and open moor. 043531

Saturday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in Newton Poppleford free CP. SY086897 Olwen 8th Sept Walk down the Oer valley to Oerton. Coast path to and back by Beacon 14 01752 09:00 Hill and Harpford Woods. Fabulous Oer valley and Sidmouth for a quick ice cream. S 661899 A few steep ups and downs.

Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in CP. SX749812 Rosemary Message From The Chair 8 9th Sept Walk Manaton Rocks, Barraco, Langdon, , Dickford Bridge and 01822 M 09:30 Foxworthy. Footpaths, tracks and lanes with ups and downs. 615564 ost of us are fortunate to either live in or close to historic Tavistock which has witnessed centuries of change but still projects its unique charm to locals and visitors alike. To Wednesday Meet at start at Sharpitor CP. SX561709 Lynda protect what is important to us, like Tavistock, things must be looked after while adapting 5 M 12th Sept Walk Leedon Tor, Meavy valley, rail track and Ingra Tor. 01822 M sympathetically to change. So it is with Tavistock Ramblers and our Walks Programme. 10:00 Moorland paths and old rail track. 852468 Saturday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park at Quay. SX460635 Jacky For many years the Walk Programmes, the bedrock of our group, have appeared after a lot of hard 7 - 15th Sept Walk Hallowell Woods, Hole Farm, Down Farm, Collytown and Gnatham. 01822 work by Rosemary and Long John, co ordinating the walks submitted by our indispensable leaders. M 10:00 Footpaths and lanes. 841676 However, this will be the last Programme that will be prepared by our Rambling Rose and our grateful thanks go to her. She has been our very own “Mary Berry” taking a range of ingredients to Saturday DSRT 11 Tors Challenge. Details nearer the me. Enquiries to Rosemary. bake an irresistible final result to keep us coming back for seconds! I know you will certainly enjoy 15th Sept this latest offering, hopefully served with lashings of warm West Country weather and best shared with rambling friends. Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park at Lydfod White Lady NT CP. SX500831 Rosemary 8.5 16th Sept Walk Wastor, Burneville, North , Monkstone, Brent Tor, Wortha Mill and West 01822 M All walks are enjoyed most if we are all prepared with the provisions and equipment appropriate for 10:00 Blackdown. Footpaths, tracks and lanes. Oponal tea at White Lady. 615564 the conditions. Please, therefore, read the guidance notes in both your own and the group’s interest. Also, in this programme there are a number of Special Walks which I would encourage you to join. Saturday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in layby above Hillside Farm, Merrivale. SX553749 Sue W 6.5 There is even a weekend trail weekend across and a day walk in . For all walks 22nd Sept Walk to Daveytown, rail track from Ingra Tor and King Tor, back to Merrivale by 01822 L/M check the start times and locations since we do not want anyone to miss a minute of this great 10:00 anquies. Tracks, moorland and old railway line with one stream crossing. 612240 programme!

Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in staon CP. SX591943 Stuart & Sunday In recent months we have seen our membership continue to grow. I would, therefore, like to extend a Walk Fatherford viaduct, , Nine Maidens stone circle, Tor, 8 Jane 23rd Sept particularly warm welcome to our new members and hope you will all enjoy this Programme of walks Higher Tor, Winter Tor, Cullever Steps, Lower Halstock Farm and Klondike Corner. M 01837 09:30 as well as the friendship of us all and the social activities. Rough moorland paths and tracks. Cafe at staon. 52098 I came across a quote recently. “A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is Wednesday Lynda Meet at start in Meavy village. SX541672 5 blowing, the birds are singing and the lawn mower is broken”. As a Tavistock Rambler you do not 26th Sept 01822 Walk to Yennadon Down, Burrator dam and woods. Lane, moorland and woods. L have to wait for the mower to break, just look at this excellent Walks Programme and get the boots 10:00 852468 on!

Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park at Lundy Hole NT CP, New . SW952794 Saturday John & Sue I welcome everyone to this rich and diverse selection of walks and I look forward to sharing them Walk to Lundy Hole, Doyden Castle and . A rugged prey walk around Poldark 9 29th Sept 01409 with you and for us to explore our lovely countryside together; all we need is for the rain to ease. The country along coastal paths, tracks and footpaths. S 09:30 271360 good news is that I do not think we will have a hosepipe ban this summer! Undulang with three steep ups and downs. See you soon Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park at Quick Bridge, SX592608 Peter W 11 30th Sept Walk Headon clay works, Hemerdon tungsten mine, Lee Mill and Luon. Lanes and 07800 M Best Wishes 09:30 footpaths and some open common. 504002 Malcolm Cooper

Walks Guidance Notes The Walk Date & Start Point, Description, Distance (Miles) and Grade Contact We welcome all Ramblers members on our walks. Time Non -members are also welcome to join us on a walk or two before deciding to join Ramblers.

Wednesday Meet at start at Pork Hill CP. SX532751 Lynda 6 Walks Meeting Points 8th August Walk Cox Tor, Wedlake, White Tor, Langstone Moor stone circle, Roos and Staple Tors. 01822 M 10:00 Open moorland with ups and downs. 852468 Our Group encourages car sharing and, other than the shorter weekday 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 Saturday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in Recreaon Ground CP. SX451667 Jacky 8 below the Market Inn) unless shown in the programme as “Meet at Start”. 11th August Walk Tuckermarsh, Ferry Farm, Ward Mine and Lockeridge. 01822 M 10:00 Lanes, woods and footpaths. 841676 Please note that we do leave the Tavistock meeting point promptly at the time stated. Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park where you can by the church in . SX432870 Graham 9 12th August Walk Two Castles Trail, Tinhay, Sprytown and Portgate. 01822 Those wishing to make their own way to the start point of the walk should check with the leader to confirm M that there have been no changes in details. 09:30 Footpaths, lanes, farmland. Ups and downs and ins and outs. 615564

Thursday Meet at start, Two Bridges quarry CP. SX609750 Ian Drivers usually appreciate it when passengers make a voluntary contribution. As a guide, £1 to £4 according 4.5 to distance travelled, is considered a reasonable amount to offer. 16th August Walk Crockern Farm, Liaford Tor and Crockern Tor. 01822 M 19:00 Moorland paths, tracks and open moorland. 611304 Please bring clean shoes to change into if a passenger in another walker’s car.

Saturday Walks Leaders Day for all walks leaders and prospecve leaders. Details nearer the date. Lynda Safety Information 18th August

Walks take place over ground that may be steep, uneven, slippery, muddy or rough and can involve climbing Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in village CP. SX652934 stiles and crossing streams. No liability is accepted by the leader or Tavistock Ramblers in respect of any Sunday Stuart & Jane Walk up onto the moor and around Cosdon Hiil to the "graveyard" stone rows, Lile 7 personal loss, damage or injury that occurs on, or as a consequence of, any walk or event. 19th August 01837 Hound Tor, White Moor stone circle. M 09:30 52098 Walkers should wear suitable footwear and clothing appropriate to the walk and weather conditions and bring Open moor, rough footpaths and tracks. Can be wet and boggy in places. adequate food and drink. Always bring an extra snack and warm clothing in your rucksack in case we are delayed or the weather deteriorates. Walkers are advised to carry their own first aid kit. Walks leaders no Supporng the Walking Fesval. Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in car Long John & Saturday longer carry first aid kits provided by the group. park by leat on Plaster Down. SX517719 10 Rosemary 25th August Walk , Ward Bridge, church, Walkhampton, Huckworthy M 01822 09:30 The leader reserves the right to vary the route or cancel the walk to take account of weather or ground Bridge, and Plaster Down. Footpaths and quiet lanes. 616481 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. Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park on military road opposite Row Tor towards Cullever Sunday Steps. SX602920 Paul 10 Walks Gradings 26th August Walk Ten Tors from Row Tor. Cullever Steps, Belstone Tor, Oke Tor, Dinger Tor, Yes Tor 01822 S 09:30 and Row Tor. 820597 The walks in this Walks Programme are graded in accordance with the Ramblers grading system. Tracks, old military roads and open moorland. Up and down and dependant on weather.

Supporng the Dartmoor Walking Fesval. Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in Long John & Wednesday village CP. SX510847 12 Rosemary 29th August - Walk Lydford village, Fernworthy Down, Ralebrook railway, Gt Links Tor, Arms Tor, Brat M 01822 Easy walks for anyone who does not have a mobility difficulty, a specific health problem 09:30 or who is seriously unfit. Tor, High Down Ford and Black Rock. Tracks, lanes and open moor. 616481 Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn. Supporng the Dartmoor Walking Fesval. Meet at start, CP near Caseytown Cross, Thursday Long John Leisurely - walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking experience. Whitchurch Down. SX505735 3.5 30th August 01822 The walk may include unsurfaced rural paths. Walk Pixies Cross, Furzy Lane bridge, Plaster Down and Caseytown. Easy open moorland. L 19:00 616481 Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended. Pub aer.

Moderate - walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness. Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in Bay P&D CP. SX224515 Saturday Paul May include some steep paths and open country, and might be at a brisk pace. Walk Talland Bay to on the coast and inland back to Talland. Then coast path to 10 1st Sept 01822 Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential. and inland back to Talland Bay. M 09:00 820597 A figure of eight walk with coast and footpaths and country lanes. Cafe at Talland Bay. 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. Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in P&D CP. SX589735 Lynda Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential. 8 2nd Sept Walk South Hessary Tor, Older Bridge, Devonport Leat, Raddick Hill, Black Tor and Hart 01822 Walks Gradings

Date & The Walk Contact Time Start Point, Description, Distance (Miles) and Grade The grades are indicated on the Walks Programme as follows:

E Easy Meet at start. Park at car park on Hannaford Road at top of New Bridge Hill. SX707715 Wednesday Jane Walk past Leigh Tor to the Dart, down the valley and up by Aish Tor. Hopefully we will 3 L Leisurely 11th July 01822 see a variety of Frillary buerflies; this is a prime site for the rare High Brown. L 10:00 852442 Paths and a long ascent. M Moderate

Saturday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in Princetown P&D CP. SX589734 Olwen S Strenuous 9.5 14th July Walk Devonport leat to Tor Royal, Peat Co, Nun's Cross, Older Bridge and back via Black 01752 M 10:00 Tor. Open moorland. 661899 Please also note:

Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in Halwill Juncon CP (behind the shops). SX443999 Peter W 11.5 When walking, we usually stop after an hour or so for a “coffee stop”. If the walk is more than, say, 5 or 6 15th July Walk Halwill, Langaford, Cookworthy, East Lake and Winsford. Mainly footpaths and 07800 M miles you should bring lunch. If in doubt, contact the leader beforehand. 09:30 forest tracks. Old railway and a bit of road. Lots of trees. 504002 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. Friday Tavistock Ramblers Summer Evening Party. Ticket holders only. Tickets £5. All enquiries to Liz. 20th July • 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. Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in Lydford village CP. SX510846 • If you're unsure of your fitness level, try a short and easy walk first - it's much better to find a walk a Saturday Walk Lydford Boundary Walk via Nodden Gate, Arms Tor, Higher Dunnagoat, Paul 13 little too slow and easy than to make yourself miserable and exhausted. 21st July Ralebrook valley, Hare Tor, White Hill, Watervale and Lydford viaduct. 01822 S • Leaders may refuse to accept participants who in their opinion are inadequately equipped or unfit. 09:30 Open moor, tracks and footpaths. This walk covers 15 of the 20 boundary stones, all on 820597 moorland. Tea shop aer. • 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. Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in Two Bridges quarry CP. SX609751 Andy 8 22nd July Walk Crockern Tor, Liaford Tor, Longaford Tor, Higher White Tor, Lower White Tor, 01822 M 10:00 Beardown Tor and Beardown Farm crossing two rivers. Tracks and open moor. 619608 ICE Cards

Thursday Meet at start in Whitchurch, opposite the church. SX493727 Rosemary All regular walkers who are members of Tavistock Ramblers have been given an ICE card. 4 26th July Walk Boyton, Fullamoor, Plaster Down, Shorts Down and Middlemoor. 01822 ICE (In Case of Emergency) cards have been purchased from group funds and are for the safety of members. M 19:00 Footpaths, lanes and gentle moorland with one steep up. Whiy Inn aer. 615564 Saturday Peter W They record identity, next of kin and medical information and should be clipped inside the rucksack (near the Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in High Down CP. SX525853 11.5 28th July 07800 top for ease of finding in case of emergency). Walk to and back. Open moor and tracks. Lots of tuy grass. S 09:30 504002 If you would like another one, perhaps if you have more than one rucksack in regular use or you have mislaid Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in Noss Mayo CP near tennis club. SX547473 Graham 9 the first one, they are available from Rosemary for £2. 29th July Walk Bridgend, Stoke, Newton Creek and coast path back. 01822 M 09:30 Footpaths, lanes and coastal path. Up, down and in and out. 615564 Emergency SMS

Winter Walks Programme Deadline We have been advocating for several years now that all members register their mobile phones with the SMS Emergency Service. Wednesday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park at Willsworthy. SX518836 Lynda 10 1st August Walk Doe Tor, Wheal Frederick, Bleak House, Chat Tor, , Hare Tor, Ger Tor 01822 M/S Please make sure that you have registered yours. If you are not sure how to do this, please ask any walk 09:30 and Willsworthy bus. Open moorland, rough in places. Stream crossings. 852468 leader.

Thursday Meet at start at High Down CP. SX526855 Paul 3.5 Dogs 2nd August Walk High Down, Doe Tor Brook, Widgery Cross on Brat Tor and back down to car park. 01822 M 19:00 Moorland and one stream crossing. Steep descent. Pub aer. 820597 Dogs are permitted on walks, except where specifically excluded, but on the clear understanding that they are Saturday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in Bennes Cross CP. SX680816 Ian under complete control at all times and on a lead where there is livestock. 10 4th August Walk Hameldown Tor, , Rowden Cross, Cator Common and Soussons. 01822 M 09:30 Footpaths and lanes. 611304 Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in Lydford village CP. SX510846 Paul 7 5th August Walk Burley Down and Woods, Watergate and West Way. 01822 M Remember: If you are going direct to the start of a weekend walk, please tell the leader beforehand Diary Dates Date & The Walk Contact For further details, see the programme Time Start Point, Description, Distance (Miles) and Grade

Thursday Meet at start at Four Winds CP. SX562748 4 Paul 15th April Walk and Afternoon Tea with Liz and Peter 21st June Walk Yellomeade Farm, Foggintor, railway track and Merrivale stone rows. M 01822 26th May to 3rd June Ramblers Walk About Festival 19:00 Old rail track and moorland paths. One stream crossing. Pub aer. 820597 23rd June Torbay Day Out and Boat Trip Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park on roadside near Windy Corner (on Warborough Road, off Bascombe Road). SX892568 30th June & 1st July Saint’s Way Cross Cornwall Trek Booking essential Walk Broadsands and Churston and JMH Trail to . Catch ferry to . (30 minute boat ride across Tor Bay. Fare £2). 20th July Tavistock Ramblers Summer Party Booking essential Saturday 9 Long John Walk from Torquay harbour around Corbyn's Head (now there's a thought) to 23rd June L 01822 18th August Leader’s Day Cockington by way of the Torbay Trail. A leisurely lunch allows me to see the 09:00 616481 historic village, Cockington Court or the cra centres. Walk connues via Hollicombe 25th August to 2nd September Dartmoor Walking Festival nature reserve to coast path at Preston Sands and pier. Bus back to start. 15th September DRST Tavistock 11 Tors Walk Opon to shorten at beginning and end by catching bus. Time for ice cream, tea or fish and chips. Woodland and estate paths, pavements and coast path. 14th October Tavistock Ramblers AGM Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park at Merrivale layby above Hillside Farm. SX533750 5 Pamela C

24th June Walk Daveytown, Criptor, disused railway track and Four Winds. L 07770 First Monday of the month: Coffee at the Bedford, 10:30 am 10:00 Rough tracks, lanes and old railway. 863489 Wednesday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in layby on A39 south of . SS216035 7 Andy 27th June Walk to Widemouth Sands, coast path to and return on canal. Lunch in Bude, L 01822 09:30 pasty or bring your own. Footpaths, coast path, sand and canal path. 619608 First Friday of the month: SAS (Pub evening) 7:30 pm Saints Way Weekend. Day 1. Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in free CP. Saturday SX038641 Minibus will take us to . 14.5 Long John Contact Paul (01822 820597) for details. 30th June Walk back to Lanivet, by way of Lile Petherick, Downs and . M/S 01822 08:00 Booking essenal. Cost £15 (for both days) by 30th May. 616481 Further details will be circulated. Holiday Sunday Saints Way Weekend. Day 2. Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in free CP Long John 15.5 3rd to 10th June Brecon Beacons. (Fully booked). 1st July SX121519. Minibus will take us to Lanivet. Walk back to Fowey by Helman Tor, 01822 M/S 08:00 and . Mostly footpaths and quiet lanes. 616481

One month to the deadline for the Winter Walks Programme. Ramblers Discounts All walks to Paul asap, typed on the Walks Submission form. Download it from the website.

One of the many benefits of membership of The Ramblers is the discount available from various outdoor gear retailers. Most of the High Street chains will give a 10% discount on producon of a Wednesday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park at Whitchurch Down CP near cale grid. SX496733 9 Bill current membership card. 4th July Walk Middlemoor, Sampford Spiney, Pew Tor, Windy Post and Moortown. M 07928 This includes Millets, Blacks, Mountain Warehouse, and Taunton Leisure. Go Outdoors will give 10% 09:30 Paths, tracks and lanes with a wee bit of open moor. Non dog friendly sles. 043531 in addion to their own discount card and Cotswold Outdoor, Ramblers preferred outdoor Thursday Meet at start in Meavy village. SX541672 3.5 Lynda specialist, give 15%. 5th July Walk lane to Yennadon Down, Burrator dam and woods. Lane, moorland and woods. L/M 01822 Tavistock Launderee also give us 10% discount off the cost of cleaning and reproofing our gear. 19:00 Pub aer. 852468 Worth having! Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park alongside lake in New Road, Millbrook. SX425524 Saturday 8 Long John Walk Forder, Rame, coast path to , Polhawn and . Tea at 7th July M 01822 Whitsand Bay before walking back (downhill) to Millbrook. 09:30 616481 Thanks! Lanes, footpaths and easy coast path.

Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in layby near Newton Farm, south of Crackington We are very grateful to HF Holidays, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, The Walking Partnership, Sunday 10 John & Sue Haven. SX131935 Cotswold Outdoor and Tavistock Launderee for the financial support they give us which 8th July M/S 01409 Walk Middle Crackington, Rosecare, and High Cliff. helps with the cost of producing this programme. 09:30 271360 Coast path, tracks and footpaths. Undulang and two steep ups.

Date & The Walk Summer 2018 Walks Programme Contact Time Start Point, Description, Distance (Miles) and Grade

Meet at start at Prison View layby. SX593738 The Walk Wednesday 4 Jean & Kate Date & Walk Batchelor's Hall, Bull Park, Peat Co, South Hessary Tor and Princetown. Contact 23rd May M 01822 Time Start Point, Description, Distance (Miles) and Grade Mainly good tracks with one short boggy bit. 10:00 610257 Oponal refreshments at Fox Tor Café. Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in Princetown P&D CP. SX589735 Saturday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park at Cadover Bridge south CP. SX555646 8.5 Olwen Sunday 7.5 Ernest Walk North Hessary Tor, Rundlestone, Great Mis Tor, Pump House, Yellowmeade and 26th May Walk Legis Tor, Ditsworthy Warren House, Burrator Wood and Lovaton. M 01752 1st April L/M 01822 railway track back to Princetown. 10:00 Open moor and lanes. 661899 10:00 833132 Mostly open moorland with good tracks. Long gentle ascent up to Great Mis Tor. Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park at P&R CP. SX647564 10 Bruce 27th May Walk Beacon, Harford, and Ivybridge. M 01822 Wednesday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park at Burrator reservoir dam. SX550680 10 Bill 09:30 Open moor, tracks and lanes with some road walking. 610257 4th April Walk Meavy, , Coombeshead Tor, Norsworthy Bridge, Leather Tor, Sharpitor M 07928 09:30 and disused railway track. Tracks, lanes and open moor. 043531 Thursday Meet at Start at Pork Hill CP. SX531751 3.5 Long John Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park at Bennes Cross. SX680816 31st May Walk a circumnavigaon of Cox Tor vising Middle Staple Tor on the way back. L 01822 Saturday 15 Olwen Walk Hookney Down, Bovey Castle golf course, Naadon, , Teigncombe, 19:00 Easy open moorland with gentle gradients. Pub aer. 616481 7th April S 01752 Chagford Common and Yardworthy. 09:00 661899 2 months to the deadline for the Winter Walks Programme Mainly open moor with plenty of ups and downs.

Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park at NT CP. SX424682 Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in Merton. SS526120 10 Graham Saturday 8 Ernest Walk Newhouses, Boars Bridge, Radland Mill, West Brendon, Wheal Brothers, Norris 8th April Meet by the church. Walk Huish, New Bridge, Dolton, Iddleco and Mill. Ups M 01822 2nd June M 01822 Green, Newton and Cotehele Woods. 09:30 and downs, in and outs and probably muddy. 615564 10:00 833132 Footpaths and country lanes with a few ups and downs. Tea at Cotehele Quay. Wednesday Meet at start at Bere Alston Recreaon Ground. SX451667 4 Jacky 11th April Walk Bere Alston village, Lockeridge, Furzehill, Hewton, Weir Quay and Cos. M 01822 Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park at Kings Oven CP. SX676811 4.5 Pamela C 10:00 Footpaths and lanes. 841676 3rd June Walk Golden Dagger mine, Challacombe medieval village and Headland Warren. L 07770 10:00 Footpaths, tracks and moorland. 863489 Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in where you can and meet at the church Saturday 12 John & Sue gate. SX785812 14th April M/S 01409 Walk Lustleigh Cleave, Manaton, Bowerman's Nose, Hound Tor, Trendlebere Down. Tavistock Ramblers Holiday Week in Carmarthen and Brecon Beacons. 09:30 271360 Mostly tracks, footpaths and moorland. Undulang walk with one steep up. Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park at Admiral's Hard for the Ferry. (10.15 tbc Saturday 6 Sue W Meet in Tavistock. Park in Pixon Lane. SX480739 Liz & and £3 return). SX461539 Note: Limited parking. Further car parking at Western Kings. Sunday 9.5 9th June M 01822 Walk Middlemoor, Plaster Down, Vixen Tor, Merrivale, Middle Staple Tor and Peter Walk Mt Edgcumbe to . Return by Maker church and Empacombe. 15th April M 09:00 612240 Moortown. Paths, lanes, tracks and moorland. 07729 All on tracks and paths. Tea aer. 09:30 Aernoon tea at Liz and Peter's. 538408 Saturday Ian Post walk aernoon tea with Liz and Peter. 10.5 Sunday 9th June As above but connuing from Cawsand to Rame Head and Forder. 01822 Non walkers welcome for aernoon tea. Any me between 14.00 and 17.00. M 15th April 09:00 611304 All enquiries to Liz on 07729 538408

Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park at Burcombe Ford. SX579673 12 Bill 10th June Walk Higher Hartor, Eylesbarrow, Coombeshead Tor, Older Bridge, Crazywell Pool, M 07928 Thursday Meet at start on Brentor Road opposite Glenside, . SX495801 3.5 Paul 09:30 Raddick Hill aqueduct, Norsworthy Bridge and Deancombe valley. Tracks and open moor. 043531 19th April Walk Gibbet Hill via Furzeleigh, West Blackdown and Higher Spring. L 01822 19:00 Footpaths and moorland tracks. Pub aer. 820597 Wednesday Meet at Tavistock bus staon. Catch 09.45 bus to Leg O Muon SX518679 6 Rosemary Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in CP. SX140570 Saturday 9 Ian 13th June Walk from Leg O Muon via Horrabridge, Grimstone, Plaster Down, Shorts Down and L/M 01822 Walk River Lerryn, , Manely Dunford, Lerryn, and St Winnow Mill. 21st April M 01822 09:45 Whitchurch Down to Tavistock. Tracks, paths and easy moorland. (Check bus mes). 615564 Figure of eight walk with a cream tea at St Winnow before the end of the walk. 09:30 611304 Paths and minor roads. Saturday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park at Leat Bridge, near Clearbrook. SX519651 Walk 9 Lynne 16th June Roborough Down, railtrack and tunnel to Shaugh Bridge, Dewerstone and Meavy valley M 01822 Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park at Four Winds CP. SX561748 12 Bruce 10:00 and return on cycle track. Moorland, footpaths, lanes and meadows. 5 sles. 840716 22nd April Walk up the Walkham and down the Cowsic via North Hessary and Black Dunghill. S 01822 09:30 Open moor, tracks and leatside with stream crossings. Possibly boggy in places. 610257 Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park at Duckpool. SS201117 7.5 Jane 17th June Walk Woodford and Stanbury to and return on the coast path. M 01822 Wednesday Meet at start at Pork Hill CP. SX531751 5 Lynda 09:15 Tracks and paths through woods and fields. Possible tea at . 852442 25th April Walk Middle Staple Tor, Great Staple Tor, Roos Tor and Cox Tor. M 01822

Date & The Walk Contact Time Start Point, Description, Distance (Miles) and Grade

Saturday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park at Prewley Moor. SX544910 8.5 Long John 28th April Walk Tors, Meldon Dam, Meldon Woods, and M 01822 09:30 Way. Moorland and woodland tracks. Hopefully bluebells. 616481

Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in Cotehele Quay NT CP. SX424682 Sunday 7 Ernest Walk Cotehele Mill, , St Dominick, Radland Mill, Bartle's Bridge, Comfort Wood 29th April M 01822 and Newton. 10:00 833132 Footpaths and country lanes with a couple of long ascents. Tea at Cotehele Quay.

Wednesday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in Trowlesworthy CP. SX564644 12 Bill 2nd May Walk Trowlesworthy Tors, Shell Top, Broad Rock, Plym Ford, Eylesbarrow, Ditsworthy M 07928 09:30 Warren, Shavercombe Brook and Hen Tor. Mainly open moor. 043531

Meet at start at Pork Hill CP. SX532752 Thursday Paul Walk Barn Hill, bullseye stone, Feather Tor, Heckwood Tor, Pew Tor and 3 3rd May 01822 Whitchurch Common. L 19:00 820597 Moorland tracks and paths with one stream crossing. Pub aer. Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in Castle Drogo NT CP. SX724902 Saturday 11 Rosemary Walk Fingle Bridge, Wooston Castle, Willingstone, Buerdon Down, Linsco, Great Parford 5th May M 01822 Whiddon Park and Hunters Path. 09:30 615564 Tracks, lanes and footpaths with ups and downs and, hopefully, bluebells.

Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in Challacombe Cross CP. SX693828 12 Bruce 6th May Walk Hurston, Great Frenchbeer, Grey Wethers and Bennes Cross. S 01822 09:30 Mostly open moorland. Possibly wet underfoot. Fox Tor Café aer. 610257

Wednesday Meet at start near church. SX514777 5 Kate & Jean 9th May Walk Mary Tavy, Horndon Bridge, Cudlipptown and Boulter's Tor. Lanes and moorland. M 01822 10:00 Some ups and downs and uneven terrain. 840020

Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in Two Bridges quarry CP. SX609751 Saturday 8 Bill Walk Crockern Tor, Lile Bee, Liaford, Longaford , Higher White, Lower White, Rough, 12th May M 07928 Devils, Lydford and Beardown Tors. 09:30 043531 Tavistock Ramblers version of 10 Tors. Mainly open moor.

Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park at Meavy Green. SX540672 Pamela C 6 13th May Walk Burrator Woods, Sheepstor, Yellowmead Down and bluebell woods. 07770 M 10:00 Woodland paths, tracks and moor. Several sles. 863489

Thursday Meet at start at Leg O Muon free CP. SX517680 5 Jean & Kate 17th May Walk Roborough Down, Crapstone, Garden House, Buckland Monachorum, Long Ash and M 01822 19:00 Pound. Lanes, footpaths and gentle moor. 610257

Saturday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in Coad's Green, near village hall. SX294768 9 Peter W 19th May Walk Bathpool, Lynher, North Hill, Congdon's Shop and Nurseries. M 07800 09:30 Lanes and footpaths. 504002

Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park at Bel Tor Corner. SX695732 7 Lynda 20th May Walk Corndon Ridge, Sherwell, Yar Tor, Yar Tor Down and Sharp Tor. M 01822