Summer 2019
Walks Programme
Message From The Chair
am proud to be taking over the helm of our very successful Ramblers Group and as the days start to get longer, the I birds start singing and the spring flowers begin to rear their heads, the final confirmation that summer is approaching is the appearance of the Tavistock Ramblers Summer Walks Programme.
Preparing the programme is akin to drawing up a menu. Retaining a few proven favourites but trying a selection of new “dishes” with Paul being Head Chef. So it is with our latest programme. We always like to thank our leaders who submit walk suggestions but this time they seem to have excelled even their high standards.
As a result, we have been able to put on more walks than usual; more Wednesday and Thursday walks, linear walks, walks as part of Dartmoor Walking Festival and a repeat of the popular Lych Way walk. The “menu” guarantees there is something for everyone. The good news is that even if you overindulge, it will be good for you!
Even the strongest walkers have to stop and rest sometimes which is where the social programme comes in, so make sure you look at what is planned over the coming months and come along. Many of the walks have a particular social slant as well, so there is always an opportunity to share extra time and laughter with each other.
Whether you are a regular or occasional walker, a new or older member, you are all very welcome in our Tavistock Ramblers family and we all look forward to spending time with you.
Best Wishes
Sue Whiteman
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 we meet in Tavistock to share transport FOR ALL OF THE WALKS IN THIS PROGRAMME unless specifically stated otherwise. The meeting point is the free car park in Pixon Lane, Tavistock PL19 9BB (just below the Market Inn).
Note that the programme now shows the time that we meet at Pixon Lane AND the anticipated time that the walk will start. Also note that we do leave the Tavistock meeting point promptly.
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.
Please bring clean shoes to change into if a passenger in another walker’s car.
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 and clothing appropriate to the walk and weather conditions and bring adequate food and drink. Always bring an extra snack and spare 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 longer carry first aid kits provided by the group.
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.
Walks Gradings
The grades are indicated on the Walks Programme as follows:
E Easy
L Leisurely
M Moderate
S Strenuous
Please also note:
When walking, we usually stop after an hour or so for a “coffee stop”. If the walk is more than, say, 5 or 6 miles you should bring lunch. If in doubt, contact the leader beforehand.
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 (In Case of Emergency) card. These cards have been purchased from group funds and are for the safety of members.
They record identity, contact and medical information and should be clipped inside the top of the rucksack.
Medical ID
Your smart phone can also help in an emergency even if you are unresponsive. Both IOS (Apple) and Android have a standard feature in “Settings” called Medical ID where similar information but in more detail is available. This is accessible even if your phone is locked. It also means that an emergency call can be made without knowing the passcode.
You are urged to make sure that you have activated this feature. You are more likely to be carrying a phone than a rucksack when not out walking, after all.
Emergency SMS
On the subject of phones, we have been advocating for several years now that all members register their mobile phones with the SMS Emergency Service. This means that you should be able to contact the emergency services even if there is no signal on your network.
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. In particular, dogs should be kept on a short lead during the bird nesting season on Dartmoor (1st March to 31st July) and throughout all refreshment and lunch stops during the walk.
Diary Dates
For further details, see the programme
Saturday 6th April BIG Walk 3 – Two Moors Way Associa on Sunday 14th April Liskeard to Looe walk and train ride Thursday 25th April FIRST evening walk of the summer – then every two weeks un l 29th August Saturday 11th May Bill’s 10 Tors Saturday 1st June Bere Ferrers train ride and walk Sunday 2nd June St. Petroc’s Lydford Lich Way Walk Saturday 29th June St. Michael’s Way, both the easy and not so easy way. Trains to and from Cornwall Friday 12th July Summer Party, Malcolm and Sarah’s. Weekend 27th/28th July Two Castles Trail- Okehampton to Launceston Saturday 17th Aug Walks Leaders Training Day 24th August to 1st September Dartmoor Walking Fes val Saturday 31st August Mary Michael Route- Lydford to Belstone Sunday 1st September Mary Michael Route- Belstone to Chagford Saturday 7th September Devon Area 50 th Anniversary Celebra on Walk Saturday 7th September Dartmoor Na onal Park 70 th Anniversary. Sunday 5th October Abbot’s Way Walk Sunday 13th October AGM Whitchurch Village Hall
First Monday of the month Coffee at the Bedford, 10:30am First Friday of the month SAS (Pub evening) 7.30pm. Contact Paul (01822 820597) for details
Holiday 18th May to 25th May Yorkshire Dales Holiday (fully booked)
Ramblers Discounts
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 produc on of a current membership card. This includes Millets, Blacks, Mountain Warehouse, and Taunton Leisure. Go Outdoors will give 10% in addi on to their own discount card and Cotswold Outdoor, Ramblers preferred outdoor specialist, give 15%. Tavistock Laundere e also give us 10% discount off the cost of cleaning and reproofing our gear. Worth having!
Thanks!
We are very grateful to HF Holidays, Ramblers Walking Holidays, The Walking Partnership, Cotswold Outdoor, Tavistock Laundere e and ABC Service for the financial support they give us which helps with the cost of producing this programme.
Summer 2019 Walks Programme
Date & The Walk Contact Time Start Point, Description, Distance (Miles) and Grade
Wednesday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Scrub Tor CP. SX414744 for 10:00 walk start. Bill 12 3rd April Devon Great Consols. Walk New Quay, Morwellham. Woodland tracks/paths 01822 618663 M 09:30 and lanes. Can be muddy, Steep ups/downs. 07928 043531
Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Dartmoor Inn, Merrivale SX549752 for 10:30 walk Saturday start. Sue W 6.5 6th April Walk Hillside to Daveytown, Ward Bridge, Sampford Spiney, Pew Tor and back to 01822 612240 L/M 10:00 Merrivale. Lanes and tracks. Some moorland. 07813 566185 A couple of steep ups and one short sec on on the main road.
Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Gunnislake Sta on SX427708 for 10:30 walk start. Ernest & 6 7th April Walk Hingston Down, Todsworthy, Danescoombe, Sandways Crossing. Heather L 10:00 Paths and quiet lanes. Pre y easy going. 01822 833132
Saturday Meet in Tavistock and drive to Belstone car park SX621938 for 10:30 walk start. Ian 12 13th April Walk Belstone Tors, Oke Tor, Steeperton, Cosdon, S cklepath. 01822 611304 S 09:30 Open moor and paths. 07736 631425
Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Liskeard train sta on SX249637 (charges apply) for 10:00 walk start. Sunday Walk South Boduel, Scawn Mill, West Looe River, Herodsfoot, Churchbridge, Paul 12 14th April Milcombe, Looe. Mainly riverside paths, wooded valleys, some roads and lanes. 01822 820597 M 09:00 Finish Looe tea shops. 07969 592779 Get supper or catch train straight back to Liskeard (15:55, 17:07, 18:15 £4.40 single).
Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Two Bridges CP SX609750 for 10:30 walk start. 4.5 Pamela C 14th April Walk Wistman's Wood, Li aford Tors and Crockern Tor. L/M 07770 863489 10:00 Open moorland paths, rocky in places, fairly level walking.
Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Bel Tor Corner CP SX695732 for 10:30 walk start. Wednesday Lynda Walk Corndon Ridge, Sherwell, Yar Tor, Yar Tor Down, Sharp Tor. 7 17th April 01822 852468 Undula ng walk with good views. Moorland with some paths, uneven in parts M 09:30 07710 969491 with ups and downs.
Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Ivybridge - Leonards Road car park (P&D) SX636563 (PL21 0RU) for 10:30 walk start. Saturday Jonathan Walk Erme valley, Rithill Wood, Harford, Hangershell Rock, Bu erdon Hill and 7.5 20th April 01822 612999 Western Beacon. M 09:30 07702 716640 Woodland, moorland and field paths. Some uphill. Could be muddy in the Erme valley. Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Pork Hill CP, SX531751 for 10:00 walk start. 9.5 Sunday 9½ Tors. Walk around Cox Tor, then to Stephen’s Grave, Li le White Tor, Long John or 21st April White Tor, Roos Tor, Great Staple Tor, Vixen Tor, Pew Tor and a few others. 01822 616481 6.5 09:30 Can be shortened by missing out the last few. 07900 054772 M Open moorland, tracks, paths, mostly easy going.
Remember: If you are going to the start of a weekend walk, please tell the leader beforehand
Date & The Walk Contact Time Start Point, Description, Distance (Miles) and Grade
Thursday Walks starts 19:00 from car park opposite Castle Inn, Lydford SX510846 Paul & Judy 4 25th April Walk Lydford Bridge, Ingo Brake, Ski Lane, High Down, back to village. 01822 820597 L 19:00 Footpaths, tracks, moorland and tarmac paths/ lanes. Castle Inn a er. 07969 592779
Meet in Tavistock. Park at Burrator Dam SX550680 for 10:00 walk start. Saturday Rosemary Walk Meavy, Wigford Down, Dewerstone, Durance, Ringmoor Down and 9.5 27th April 01822 615564 Sheepstor village. M 09:30 07951 755858 Footpaths, lanes tracks and moorland.
Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Callington P&D CP SX359695 for 10:00 walk start. Peter W 8 28th April Walk through town towards Kit Hill then down wooded valley to Pencrebar. 01822 840020 M 09:30 Some roads but mainly footpaths, a couple of moderate climbs of 100m. 07800 504002
Meet in Tavistock. Drive to parking area on road to Throwleigh before Moor Farm, SX659914 (just a er 262 on OS map) for 10:30 walk start. Wednesday Paul Walk Throwleigh, Forder, Shilstone Tor, Cosdon Beacon, Stone Rows, Shilley 8 1st May 01822 820597 Pool. M 09:30 07969 592779 Lanes, ancient byways, open moorland tracks. Ford and river crossing, ascent and descent.
Meet in Tavistock. Drive to SX642746 near Dunnabridge Pound farm (west of bridge on south side of road) for 10:15 walk start. Saturday Andy Walk down the West Dart to Hexworthy, then Brimpts Farm, Babeny clapper, 9 4th May 01822 619608 Laughter House and Bellever Tor. M 09:30 07561 30571 Several stepping stones and will be modified if its been very wet. Moorland tracks, minor roads.
Meet in Tavistock. Drive to S cklepath- CP behind Finch Foundry SX642941 for Sunday 10:30 walk start. Jane & Stuart 9 5th May Walk along River Taw and Belstone Cleave to Belstone, Taw Marsh, Hound Tor 01837 52098 M 09:30 and Cosdon Hill. 07964 270801 Paths and tracks, open moor, river/stream crossings, steep ups and downs.
Thursday Walk starts 19:00 from Whitchurch Down CP, just a er ca le grid, SX497733 Long John 3.5 9th May Pixies and Pimples. Walk on Whitchurch Down to a pimple, a bridge and a 01822 616481 L 19:00 pixie. Views (almost) guaranteed. Pub a erwards. 07900 054772
Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Lane End CP SX537824 for 10:15 walk start. Saturday Bill 10 Tors (on the day of Ten Tors). Ger, Hare, Sharp, Chat, Dunnagoats, Great 8 11th May 01822 618663 Links, Li le Links, Arms, Brat and Doe Tors. M/S 09:30 07928 043531 Open moor with some tracks, tussocks and ups and downs.
Meet at Tavistock and drive to public car park at Trebarwith Strand (£6.00) SX052864 for 10:15 walk start. Sunday John & Sue Walk Trebarwith, Tintagel Head, Rocky Valley, Trevalga, Treknow. 9 12th May 01409 271360 Coastal footpaths, footpaths and tracks. An undula ng walk with 3 steep ups M/S 09:00 07799 890060 with fine views. There are s les on this walk and can be muddy. Not suitable for dogs. Note: Leader not at Pixon Lane for the start.
Remember: If you are going to the start of a weekend walk, please tell the leader beforehand
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Date & The Walk Contact Time Start Point, Description, Distance (Miles) and Grade
Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Burrator Quarry CP, SX549677 for 10:30 walk start. 4 Pamela C 12th May Walk from Burrator to Sheepstor village, Burrator Woods, Meavy. L 07770 63489 10:00 Footpaths and some roads, several s les and gentle uphill. Not great for dogs.
Meet in Tavistock. Park at Dunnabridge SX642747 large CP west of bridge on south Wednesday Lynda side of road for 10:15 walk start. 6.5 15th May 01822 852468 Walk Huccaby Tor, Laughter Tor, Bellever Woods, Bellever Bridge, Bellever Tor. M 09:30 07710 969491 Moorland and forest tracks with ups and downs. Small sec on of road.
Meet in Tavistock. Drive to car park above Merrivale SX553750 for 10:00 walk Saturday start. Ian 10.5 18th May Walk Swelltor quarries, Routrundle, Walkhampton church, Ward Bridge, 01822 611304 M 09:30 Daveytown. 07736 631425 Generally good paths and moorland tracks. Tea and cake at Ian and Jan’s a er.
Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Okehampton Sta on CP (in front of sta on), SX592944 Sunday for 10:15 walk start. Jane & Stuart 8 19th May Bluebell Walk. Walk Ball Hill up to East Hill to see the bluebells. Lower Halstock 01837 52098 M 09:30 Farm, Cullever Steps, Higher Tor, Belstone ridge, Nine Maidens stone circle. 07964 270801 Paths and tracks, open moorland, fields and s les, steep ups and downs.
Thursday Walk starts 19:00 from Norsworthy Bridge CP SX568693 Ian 4.5 23rd May Walk Crazy Well Pool, Leather Tor Bridge, Lower Lowery. 01822 611304 M 19:00 Moorland, paths and tracks 07736 631425
Meet at Tavistock. Drive to Cross Furzes, SX700666 (very limited parking) for 10:30 Saturday Jane E walk start. 7 25th May 01822 852442 Lambs Down, Water Oak Corner, Hun ngdon Warren, Pupers Hill, Lud Gate. M 09:30 07745 753097 Tracks, paths, open moor (some hard going), quiet road.
Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Park in Calstock Village CP SX436685 for walk start 10:30. Ernest & 7 26th May Walk Danescoombe. Norris Green, Clampits, Cotehele Quay. Heather L 10:00 Footpaths and small lanes. Easy going. 01822 833132
Meet at Tavistock. Drive to and park at Mary Tavy Parish church layby SX508787 for 10:00 walk start. Wednesday Walk Mary Tavy school, Kingse Down, Wheal Jewell, Zoar, Creason Wood, 7.5 Jo M 29th May Horndon bridge, Cudlipptown, Boulters Tor, Peter Tavy. M 07707 056343 09:30 Lanes, footpaths, meadows, lots of s les, open moorland and footpaths with some steepish ups. Not suitable for dogs.
Two months to the deadline for the Winter Walks Programme. All walks to Paul asap, on the Walks Submission form which can be downloaded from the website.
Meet in Tavistock. Park at Bere Ferrers railway sta on SX452635 by 11:00 to catch Saturday 11:13 train to Bere Alston sta on. Rosemary 8 1st June Walk Ferry Farm, Ward Mine, Weir Quay, Clamoak, Liphill Quay and Bere Ferrers. 01822 615564 M 10:15 Tracks, footpaths and lanes. Undula ng with one steep up. 07951 755858 Bring railcard if you have one.
Date & The Walk Contact Time Start Point, Description, Distance (Miles) and Grade
Meet in Tavistock and drive to Bellever Forest Car Park (charges apply) SX657772 for 09:00 walk start. The historic Lich Way linear walk from Bellever to Lydford. Held to coincide with St. Sunday Paul Petroc’s Day, Lydford and in conjunc on with Lydford Church. 12 2nd June 01822 820597 Transport to start/finish needs to be arranged by individuals. M/S 08:30 07969 592779 Tracks, open moor, ascents and river crossings, wet underfoot. Refreshment point at Bagga Tor and at finish in Nicholls Hall, Lydford. Pre-booking essen al. Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Buckland Monachorum, car park opposite Long Ash Garden Centre SX497694 for 10:00 walk start. Sunday David S We will visit the village of Buckland Monachorum, the banks of the River Tavy, 5 2nd June 01822 852144 Hatch Mill and explore Berra Tor. L 09:30 07836 757588 One steep road climb up. Mostly footpaths with a small amount of minor road walking.
Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Burrator Reservoir SX550680 for 10:15 walk start. Wednesday Walk Burrator Reservoir, Meavy, Burrator Wood, Sheepstor Village, Sheeps Tor, Bill 10 5th June Norsworthy Bridge, Leather Tor, and disused railway. 01822 618663 M 09:30 Tracks, lanes, woodland, open moor, S les (not dog-friendly). Hopefully Bluebells 07928 043531 s ll out.
Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Helebridge CP SS216037 for 10:30 walk start. Saturday Walk Widemouth Bay and coast path to Bude, Northco Mouth, Sandy Mouth Long John 9.5 8th June beaches. Return on farm tracks over Maer Down, Efford Down to tea shop by Bude 01822 616481 M 09:15 canal. 07900 054772 Coastal footpath, farm tracks and quiet lanes ending on canal path.
Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Bow, SS722012 for 10:30 walk start. Sunday Graham Walk Nymet Tracey, Two Moors Way, Devonshire Heartland Way, Clannaborough 9 9th June 01822 615564 Barton. M 09:30 07802 443285 Footpaths, bridleways quiet lanes. Could be muddy depending on weather.
Walk starts at 19.00 from Peter Tavy, Smeardon Down Quarry CP SX522778 Thursday Walk Smeardon Down, Boulters Tor, Cudlipptown Down, White Tor, Roos Tor, 4.5 Liz & Peter 13th June Wedlake, Stephen’s Grave. M 07729 538408 19:00 Tracks and moor with some ups and downs. Apres – Peter Tavy Inn
Meet in Tavistock. Park outside the Dartmoor Inn, Merrivale SX549752 for 10:00 walk start. Saturday Walk Hucken Tor, Criptor Ford, Ward Bridge, Pew Tor and back over the Grimstone David S 6.5 15th June and Sortridge Leat. Some lengthy uphill bits. 01822 852144 M 09:30 Mostly well defined moorland tracks and public footpaths with a small amount of 07836 757588 open moor. Ford may be challenging if it has been raining. Perhaps a pint at the Dartmoor Inn a er?
Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Lansallos CP SX174517 for 10:30 walk start. Rosemary 9 16th June Walk coast path to Polruan, Lanteglos church, return via Frogmore and Trevader. 01822 615564 M 09:15 Coast path, lanes, tracks and field paths. Some steep bits. Lunch stop in Polruan. 07951 755858
Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Tamar Trails Centre near Gulworthy SX438726 for 10:00 Wednesday Jonathan walk start. 5 19th June 01822 612999 Walk around the industrial remains of the Devon Great Consols mining area. M 09:30 07702 716640 Interes ng industrial archaeology to see.
Date & The Walk Contact Time Start Point, Description, Distance (Miles) and Grade
Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Kilkhampton PC car park SS252113 for 10:30 walk start. Saturday Walk Kilkhampton, Coombe Valley, Duckpool, Rane Point, Woodford. John & Sue 11 22nd June Lanes, forest paths, Coastal footpaths and footpaths. Walk is undula ng with one 01409 271360 M/S 09:15 steep up and one longish up. Walk has s les and can be muddy. 07799 890060 Note: Leader not at Pixon Lane for the start.
Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Batworthy SX662865 and park at side of road for 10:30 Sunday walk start. Ian 13 23rd June Walk Thornworthy Tor, Teignhead Farm, Whitehorse and Hangingstone Hill and 01822 611304 S 09:30 Gidleigh. Standing stones and stone rows near start. 07736 631425 Open moorland, tracks, stream crossings, peat tracks, ascents and descents.
Meet in Tavistock. Park on Hannaford road at top of Newbridge Hill, SX707715 for Wednesday 10:15 walk start. Jane E 3 26th June A loop past Leigh Tor down to the Dart, down the valley and up Aish Tor. 01822 852442 L 09:30 Footpaths and tracks and a long ascent. 07745 753097 With luck we’ll see fri llary bu erflies; this is a prime site for the rare high brown.
Walk starts 19:00 at Fox and Hounds car park opposite Bridestowe junc on on A386, SX 525867 Thursday Paul & Judy Walk Sta on Road, Granite Way, up Southerley Down to Great Nodden and back via 3.5 27th June 01822 820597 Nodden Gate. L/M 19:00 07969 592779 Footpaths, tracks, moorland, tarmac lanes and paths. A couple of ascents. Fox and Hounds a er
Meet in Tavistock . St Michael’s Way the easy way. Drive to Liskeard rail sta on P&D CP SX 249637 and catch 09:51 train to St Erth Saturday SW541357 6 Jo R 29th June Start with coffee and then walk part of St Michael’s Way along the easy coast path to L 07807 698246 08:45 Lelant, Carbis Bay and St Ives. Meet the pilgrims on the longer route for ice cream, fish n chips or both. Several op ons for trains back from St Ives.
Meet in Tavistock. St Michael’s Way, an ancient pilgrim’s route across Cornwall. Drive to Liskeard rail sta on P&D CP SX249637 and catch 09:51 train to Penzance. Saturday Short bus ride to Long Rock (SW499312). Long John 10 29th June Walk from St Michael’s Mount to St Ives by way of Ludgvan, Trencrom Hill, Knill’s 01822 616481 M 08:45 monument and Carbis Bay. Mostly footpaths and quiet lanes. 07900 054772 Meet the other pilgrims doing the shorter route for ice cream, fish n chips or both. Several op ons for trains back from St Ives
Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Helebridge CP SS216037 for 10:30 walk start. Sue W 6 30th June Walk Widemouth Bay and coast path to Bude. Return along Bude canal to tea rooms. 01822 612240 L 09:30 Easy coastal footpath, canal towpath and gentle gradients. 07813 566185
One month to the deadline for the Winter Walks Programme. All walks to Paul asap, on the Walks Submission form which can be downloaded from the website.
Remember: If you are going to the start of a weekend walk, please tell the leader beforehand
Date & The Walk Contact Time Start Point, Description, Distance (Miles) and Grade
Wednesday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Dunnabridge CP SX641746 (west of bridge on south side Bill 14 3rd July of road) for 10:15 walk start. 01822 618663 S 09:30 Walk Bellever Tor, Postbridge, East Dart Waterfall, Hartland Tor and Bellever. 07928 043531
Saturday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Ringmore N T CP SX650458 for 10:30 walk start. Peter W 8.5 6th July Footpaths to Bigbury Court then follow along River Avon to coast path at Bigbury. 4 01822 840020 M 09:15 moderate climbs total 400m ascent. Sea views and good pub at the end. 07800 504002
Meet in Tavistock. Drive and park on the side road outside Milton Abbot primary Sunday school SX411791 for 10:00 walk start. Chris ne & 10 7th July Walk Milton Abbot, Kelly, Moonhouse planta on and Northpark wood. Derek M 09:30 Mixture of quiet lanes, tracks, public footpaths and fields - can be extremely muddy. 07860 869784 Fine views.
Walk starts 19:00 from Meavy Village (opp. pub) SX541672 Thursday Lynda Walk Yennadon Down, old railway, Burrator Dam, woods. 3.5 11th July 01822 852468 Lane, moorland and woods. Uphill start then easy walking fairly level. Downhill finish L 19:00 07710 969491 to pub!
Friday Tavistock Ramblers Summer Party at Malcolm and Sarah's house. Liz & Peter 12th July £5 per head in advance. Limited numbers. 07729 538408 19:00 Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Lustleigh, park opp. Cleave Inn, SX785813 for 10:00 walk Saturday Bill start. 11 13th July 01822 618663 Walk Trenchford/To ford/Kennick reservoirs. M 09:00 07928 043531 Fields, s les, lanes, and woodland tracks. One steep up/down
Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Knowle Down, Walkhampton SX529698 for 10:00 walk Sunday Rosemary start. 7.5 14th July 01822 615564 Walk Walkhampton Church, Lowery Cross, Yennadon, Cross Gate, Sharpitor, and M 09:30 07951 755858 Walkhampton. Lanes, tracks, footpaths and moorland.
Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Clearbrook - in parking area on opposite side of road and Wednesday Jonathan a li le lower down from The Skylark Inn SX523656 for 10:00 walk start. 6 17th July 01822 612999 Walk towards Yelverton on West Devon Way, then Chub Tor, Heleball Wood and L 09:30 07702 716640 back to Clearbrook on West Devon Way again.
Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Meldon Dam car park SX 561918 (charges apply) for 10:00 Saturday walk start. Olwen 15 20th July Walk Meldon, Belstone, Scarey, West Mill, High Willhays and Shelstone Tors. 01752 661899 S 09:15 Varied terrain including footpaths open moor and stunning views on a good day. 07795 264688 Plenty of ups and downhill, open moor and tracks. Cake at Be y Co les a erwards?
Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Helebridge CP, SS216037 for 10:30 walk start. Andy 7 21st July Walk Widemouth Bay and coast path to Bude. Time for a pasty, then return along 01822 619608 M 09:00 Bude canal. Easy coastal footpath, fields, Canal towpath and gentle gradients. 07561 30571
Walk starts at 19:00 Mary Tavy Inn Corona on Hall car park SX503793 Thursday Paul & Judy Walk down lanes to Peter Tavy, Harford Bridge, West Devon Way, Rectory Hill, 4.5 25th July 01822 820597 playing field. Lanes, tracks, footpaths, fields. L/M 19:00 07969 592779 Call in to Mary Tavy Inn towards end (bring torch).
Remember: If you are going to the start of a weekend walk, please tell the leader beforehand
Date & The Walk Contact Time Start Point, Description, Distance (Miles) and Grade
Two Castles Trail Weekend. Day 1 – Okehampton Castle to Lewdown. Meet in Tavistock and drive to Lewdown. Park in Jethro’s layby SX459867 Saturday Long John Catch 10:33 bus to Okehampton SX587952 14.5 27th July 01822 616481 Walk Okehampton Castle, Meldon, Sourton, Bridestowe, Burley Wood and M 09:30 07900 054772 Lewtrenchard. Golf course, field footpaths, moorland, quiet lanes, wooded tracks. Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Horrabridge and park behind the Leaping Salmon SX513699 for 10:30 walk start. Saturday Walk to the playing field adjacent to the bridge over the Walkham then walk the David S 4.5 27th July route of the old railway line via Magpie Bridge, Gem Bridge, Grenofen Tunnel, 01822 852144 L 10:00 Fullamoor Lane and Grimstone. 07836 757588 Cycle track, footpaths and country lanes. Possible lunch at the Leaping Salmon a erwards? Two Castles Trail Weekend Day 2 – Lewdown to Launceston Castle. Meet in Tavistock and drive to Launceston. Park in main Race Hill P&D CP (upper Sunday Long John level) SX 334844 10.5 28th July 01822 616481 Catch 10.00 bus to Lewdown SX459867 M 09:00 07900 054772 Walk Stowford, Milford, Li on and Polson to finish at Launceston Castle. Lanes, tracks and field paths.
Wednesday Meet in Tavistock. Park at Princetown CP (£2.00 ) SX589735 for 10:00 walk start. Judy 6 31st July Walk South Hessary Tor, Nuns Cross, Peat Cot, Devonport Leat, Tor Royal Lane to Fox 01822 820597 M 09:30 Tor Café (lunch?). Moorland tracks and paths, gradual gradients. 07772 348677
Deadline for the Winter Walks Programme.
Walk starts 19:00 at Clearbrook Village Hall SX 524656 Thursday David S Walk passing South Yeoland Mine, St Pauls Church Yelverton, Harrowbeer Airfield, 4 1st August 01822 852144 Roborough Down. L 19:00 07836 757588 Finish at the Skylark pub. Easy walk mostly well used tracks. Meet in Tavistock. Drive to NT CP at Churchtown Farm. nr Polruan SX149513 for 10:30 walk start. Saturday Walk Bodinnick (catch ferry £2:00), Fowey, Saints Way, Polkerris, Gribbin Head, John & Sue 10.5 3rd August Catherine’s Point (catch passenger ferry £2:25), Polruan, Church Town. 01409 271360 M 09:00 Coastal footpaths, footpaths and tracks. Normal coastal walk, a few ups and downs 07799 890060 with one steep up. Note: Leader not at Pixon Lane for the start Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive Warbstow Bury car park SX 203906 for 10:15 walk start. Peter W 8 4th August Mainly footpaths over farmland and wooded valley. Some s les. 01822 840020 M 09:15 Warbstow Bury is an ancient monument 07800 504002
Meet in Tavistock. Drive to High Down CP, SX525853 (past The Dartmoor Inn) for Wednesday 10:00 walk start. Lynda 8 7th August Walk Nodden Gate, King Wall, Ra lebrook track, Bleak House, Wheal Frederick, Doe 01822 852468 M 09:30 Tor and farm, Lyd valley. 07710 969491 Open moorland, rough in places, old trackway. Wet in places.
Saturday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Shipley Bridge, SX680629 for 10:30 walk start. 11 Bruce 10th August Walk Petre's Cross, Hun ngdon Cross, Grippers Hill, Blood Pool Cross, Yalland Cross. M/S 01822 610257 09:15 Remember:Open moor, If youtracks, are quiet going lanes. to the Ups start and downsof a weekend mostly, couldwalk, be please wet underfoot. tell the leader beforehand
Date & The Walk Contact Time Start Point, Description, Distance (Miles) and Grade
Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Chagford P&D CP SX701874 for 10:30 walk start. Sunday Walk Chagford Bridge, Dogmarsh Bridge, Whiddon Park, Linsco , Sloncombe, Rosemary 10.5 11th August Drewston Cross, Great Weake, Week Down and Na adon. 01822 615564 M/S 09:30 Footpaths, lanes, riverside and common land. Two long steady ups and a very steep 07951 755858 down.
Thursday Walk starts at 19:00, park at West Down SX479708 3.5 Liz & Peter 15th August Walk West Down, River Tavy, Double Waters, West Devon Way, Grenofen Bridge. L/M 07729 538408 19:00 Footpaths and tracks; two climbs
Saturday Lynda Walks Leaders Training Day 17th August 01822 852468 Further details nearer the date 13:30 07710 969491
Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Princetown P&D CP SX589735 (£2) for 10:15 walk start. 11 Bruce 18th August Walk Crock of Gold, Ter Hill, Childe's Tomb, Whiteworks. M/S 01822 610257 09:30 Open moor and tracks. Ups and downs and could be wet underfoot.
Wednesday Meet in Tavistock. Park before Scout Hut, Na or SX578674 for 10:00 walk start. Lynda 5.5 21st August Walk Ditsworthy Warren, Stone Rows, Plym Steps, Hartor Tors, Leat. 01822 852468 L/M 09:15 Good views and plenty of An qui es. Open moor, paths and tracks. 07710 969491
Dartmoor Walking Fes val 24th August to 1st September
Date & The Walk Contact Time Start Point, Description, Distance (Miles) and Grade
Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Lanehead CP SX537823 for 10:15 walk start. Walk along leat path, follow Tavy Cleave upstream, turn up Ra le Brook confluence, Saturday Dead Lake Foot, summit Hare Tor, Ger Tor and descend to carpark. 5 Jo M 24th August Riverside path, clambering over rocks and marsh, grass path, shingle and open S 07707 056343 09:30 moorland. Need to be agile for climbing rocks and difficult terrain in Tavy Cleave, hence strenuous ra ng, though short. Fantas c views.
Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Brushford, SS 676076 for 10:30 walk start. Sunday Graham Figure of eight walk; Brushford bridge, Westaco Wood, Abbotsham Herdwick, 11 25th August 01822 615564 Collaco Barton. M 09:30 07802 443285 Footpaths, bridleways quiet lanes, farmland. Could be muddy depending on weather.
Walk starts at 19:00 from Cox Tor CP SX 530751 Thursday Rosemary Suppor ng Dartmoor Walking Fes val. 3.5 29th August 01822 615564 Walk Grimstone and Sortridge leat, Heckwood Tor, Pew Tor, Feather Tor and Windy L 19:00 07951 755858 Post. Easy going moorland paths and tracks. Fine views.
Meet in Tavistock. Park before the Scout Hut, Na or SX578764 for 10:15 walk start. Saturday David S Walk Drizzlecombe and explore prehistoric landscapes and industrial archaeology. 5 31st August 01822 852144 Menhirs, stone rows and the Giants Basin as well as n mining ac vity. L 09:30 07836 757588 Moorland tracks with some open moor. Meet in Tavistock and drive to Lydford car park opposite The Castle Inn, SX510846 for 09:30 walk start. Saturday Linear walk. Part 1 of Dartmoor Walking Fes val Mary Michael Pilgrimage Route Paul 12.5 31st August through Devon from Lydford to Belstone via Gt Links Tor, Vellake Corner, Meldon 01822 820597 M/S 09:00 Reservoir, Rowtor, Cullever Steps. 07969 592779 Tracks, open moorland, ascents and descents. Stunning moorland scenery. Pre-booking essen al to cover cost for returnABC transport to start.
Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Belstone village car park SX621938 for 09:30 walk start. Linear walk. Part 2 of Dartmoor Walking Fes val Mary Michael Pilgrimage Route Sunday through Devon from Belstone to Chagford via Belstone Cleave, Cosdon stone rows, Paul 1st 12 Throwleigh, Gidleigh, Scorhill Circle, Shovel Down stone rows, Kestor, Leigh Bridge, 01822 820597 September M/S River Teign, Chagford. 07969 592779 08:45 Tracks, open moorland, green lanes, quiet lanes, one stream crossing. Pre-booking essen al to cover cost for return transport to start.
Meet in Tavistock. Park on the way to Whiteworks SX 603707 for 10:00 walk start. Wednesday Walk Nun’s Cross to B Rock and then over Sheeps Tor, round Burrator to the dam Olwen 4th 11 (and ice cream van), leat to Cross Gate, Norsworthy Bridge, Down Tor and stone rows 01752 661899 September M/S back to Nun’s Cross. 07795 264688 09:15 Varied terrain including footpaths and open moor. Stunning views on a good day
Meet in Tavistock – final mes to be confirmed nearer the date. Drive to Shapley view Saturday point car park SX698834 for 10:30 (tbc) walk start. Rosemary 7th Walk Celebra ng 50th Anniversary of Devon Area Ramblers. Route to include 7.5 01822 615564 September Hookney Tor, Grimspound and the Two Moors Way. M 07951 755858 09:30 tbc Meet up with other groups from Devon Area for celebra on. Ups and downs. Moorland, tracks and footpaths
Saturday Dartmoor Na onal Park 70th Anniversary 7th Event details nearer the date September
Date & The Walk Contact Time Start Point, Description, Distance (Miles) and Grade
Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Hannafore, Looe SX252522 for 10:30 walk start. Bill 8th 13 Walk Looe, Pelynt, Polperro, Talland Bay. 01822 618663 September S Coastal path, s les, tracks, lanes and woodland. Steep in places. 07928 043531 09:15
Meet in Tavistock. Park on the side road outside Milton Abbot primary school, Saturday SX411791 for 10:00 walk start. Chris ne & 14th 9 Walk local villages of Milton Abbot, Sydenham Damerel, Horsebridge and Tuelldown. Derek September M Mainly quiet lanes and tracks with some footpaths. Undula ng terrain, no significant 07860 869784 09:30 (steep and/or long) climbs.
Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Bovey Tracey, park in Sta on Road CP SX814783 for 10:30 Sunday walk start. Jonathan 15th 6 Walk Parke Wood, Drakeford Bridge, Pullbrook Wood, Reddaford Water, Lower Down 01822 612999 September M and Challabrook Farm. Woodland and field paths and tracks, old railway trackbed and 07702 716640 09:30 minor road. Some uphill sec ons.
Wednesday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Lydford Forest CP SX499851 (free) for 10:15 walk start. Judy 18th Walk through woodland tracks up and down to White Ladies Waterfall then back 4 01822 820597 September through forest along tracks. Slow ascent to car park. L/M 07772 348677 09:30 Lunch/ light refreshments at Castle Inn, Lydford a er.
Saturday Peter W 21st Meet in Tavistock. Park in road below Altarnum church SX223813 for 10:15 walk start. 9 01822 840020 September Walk Innys Valley. Footpaths, s les and some roads, approx.350m overall ascent M 07800 504002 09:30
Sunday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Duckpool SS 202117 for 10:30 walk start. Jane E 22nd Walk north through woods and fields via Woodford and Stanbury to Morwenstow; 7.5 01822 852442 September south on coast path. M 07745 753097 09:15 Ups and downs, some of them steep. Cracking views and scenery.
Saturday Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Cardinham and park on grass layby just past ca le grid off John & Sue 28th A30 on Cardinham Road, SX097699 (PL30 4BZ) for 10:30 walk start. 9 01409 271360 September Walk Cardinham Downs, Millpool, St. Bellarmins Tor, Cardinham, Deviock Woods. M 07799 890060 09:30 Footpaths, tracks lanes, s les, not suitable for dogs. Pre y but can be muddy.
Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Cadover south (ice cream van) car park SX554645 for Sunday 10:00 walk start. Olwen 29th Walk Cadover to Plym Steps via the Shavercombe waterfall. Back via Ditsworthy 11 01752 661899 September Warren and Legis Tor. M 07795 264688 09:30 Varied terrain including footpaths open moor and the odd tussock. Stunning views on a good day.
Abbot's Way Walk first Sunday in October.
Details from Dartmoor Search and Rescue
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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
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 registra on
You can check your mobile phone registra on by sending the word 'register' in a SMS message to 999.
You will receive a SMS message telling you if your mobile phone is registered or if there is a problem with your registra on.
In an emergency situa on text 999 with answers to the ques ons:
• Which emergency service do you want?
• What is the problem?
• Where is it?
So have this informa on ready before tex ng.