Dartmouth Walks January - March 2020
Date Time Level Walk (£=bring money for ferry) Meeting point MONDAY WALKS short walks of up to about one hour ONLY when the weather is clement 6th Jan 10.30 1 Dartmouth Castle The Bandstand, Royal Avenue Gardens
13 th Jan 10.00 or 1 or 2 Paignton to Goodrington via SW Coast Path 10.00 – 120 bus from Kingswear Banjo or 10.20 circular (£) 10.20 Paignton bus station 20 th Jan 10.30 2 Hoodown Woods Kingswear via higher and The Bandstand, Royal Avenue Gardens lower ferries (£) 27 th Jan 10.30 1 Slapton Monument to Torcross 10.30 – no 3 bus from Dartmouth pontoon or 11.00 Slapton Turn/War Memorial car park 3rd Feb 10.00 or 1 Brixham circular (£) 10.00 – 18 bus from Kingswear Banjo or 10.25 10.25 Bank Lane Brixham 10 th Feb 10.30 1 or 2 Dartmouth & Kingswear riverside walk via The Bandstand, Royal Avenue Gardens lower & higher ferries (£) 17th Feb 09.25 or 1 or 2 Dart riverside and Dartington Cider Press 09.25 – 92 bus from Dartmouth Pontoon or 10.10 circular 10.10 Totnes railway station (Plymouth side) 24th Feb 10.30 2 Blackpool Sands via Venn Lane Dartmouth Leisure Centre, Townstal Return from Blackpool Sands on no 3 bus 2nd Mar 10.30 2 Dartmouth town and Community Orchard The Bandstand, Royal Avenue Gardens
9th Mar 10.30 1 or 2 Dartmouth walk from Yorke Road via Deadmans Cross bus stop, Yorke Road Waterpool Road to The Bandstand 16th Mar 10.30 2 Hoodown Woods Kingswear via higher and The Bandstand, Royal Avenue Gardens lower ferries (£) 23 rd Mar 10.00 or 2 Berry Head, Brixham circular (£) 10.00 – 18 bus from Kingswear Banjo or 10.25 10.25 Bank Lane Brixham 30 th Mar 10.30 1 or 2 Above Old Mill Creek – scenic coastal and Dartmouth Leisure Centre, Townstal river valley views THURSDAY WALKS longer walks of over one hour often over more difficult terrain 2nd Jan 10.33 or 2 Hillhead to Kingswear via Slapper’s Hill (£) 10.33 – 18A bus from the Banjo Kingswear or 10.40 10.40 at Hillhead Camp bus stop 9th Jan 10.15 2 Blackpool Sands via Venn Lane Dartmouth Leisure Centre, Townstal Return from Blackpool Sands on no 3 bus 16 th Jan 10.00 or 3 Churston to Dartmouth via Longwood and 10.00 – 120 bus from Kingswear Banjo or 10.10 higher ferry (£) 10.10 Churston Bridge by the Steam Train station 23 rd Jan 10.00 or 2 Berry Head, Brixham circular (£) 10.00 – 18 bus from Kingswear Banjo or 10.25 10.25 Bank Lane Brixham 30 th Jan 10.30 or 2 Stoke Fleming to Dartmouth Castle via 10.30 – no 3 bus from Dartmouth pontoon or 10.45 Redlap Lane and Little Dartmouth 10.45 Stoke Fleming village hall bus stop 6th Feb 09.45 or 2 Snowdrops at Staverton circular 10.30 at Staverton Church 10.30 Car transport, subject to numbers: Leaving Dartmouth about 09.45 contact one of the Walk Leaders for details 13 th Feb 10.30 or 3 Chillington to Torcross 10.30 – no 3 bus from Dartmouth pontoon or 11.15 11.15 at Chillington village, 2 nd bus stop 20 th Feb 10.30 2 Dartmouth Castle & coves circular The Bandstand, Royal Avenue Gardens
27 th Feb 10.30 or 2 Slapton Ley and village circular 10.30 – no 3 bus from Dartmouth pontoon or 11.00 11.00 Slapton Turn/War Memorial car park 5th Mar 10.30 or 3 South West Coast Path circular via Little 10.30 – no 3 bus from Dartmouth pontoon or 10.40 Dartmouth, Warren Point, Redlap 10.40 Deer Park bus stop Stoke Fleming 12 th Mar 10.00 or 2 Broadsands Beach to Brixham via golf 10.00 – 120 bus from Kingswear Banjo or 10.15 course and The Grove (£) 10.15 Broadsands/Churston Library 19 th Mar 10.15 2 Sandquay Wood and Old Mill Creek circular Sandquay Wood car park Old Mill Lane Townstal 26 th Mar 10.30 or 3 Strete to Torcross via Strete Gate and 10.30 – no 3 bus from Dartmouth pontoon or 10.55 Slapton Ley 10.55 Kings Arms (2 nd bus stop in Strete) Additional Information: - All walkers are asked to complete a Walker Registration Form before their first walk, please arrive a few minutes before the walk in order to do this. Light coloured clothing is recommended where walks involve using busy roads. - Dogs are welcome on the walks. Please clear up after them and ensure they are under control at all times . - Please bring any medication with you as required. For more information about the walks please contact the Dartmouth walks coordinator: John Salmon on 07570 848446; or email [email protected]. Levels explained Fancy a change Level 1 Up to 30 minutes. Suitable for those who do little or no physical activity at all. Using mostly flat, hard surfaced paths with no steep hills or steps, is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. For further information, please contact: Level 2 30 – 60 minutes. Suitable for those who do a John Salmon small amount of exercise but need to increase Dartmouth Walk & Talk Coordinator their activity level. The walk uses footpaths and 07570 848446 pavements with some gradients and uneven pathways. Level 3 60 – 90 minutes. Suitable for those who do a We also have walks in…. Dartmouth
certain amount of physical activity but who wish Ivybridge to improve their general fitness and heart rate. Tuesday and Thursday mornings – 10.00a.m. January - March 2020 The walk uses a variety of footpaths, roads and Kingsbridge tracks. Some of which may be uneven, muddy Programme Monday mornings - 9.45a.m. and slippery. These walks may involve steps, inclines and stiles. Wednesday mornings - 10.00a.m. Level 2 + slightly more strenuous than Level 2. Wednesday afternoons - 2.00p.m. Weekly walks on Level 3 + longer than 90 minutes. Modbury Mondays & Thursdays Level ‘1 or 2’ walks cater for walkers of both abilities. Tuesday mornings - 10.00am (twice a month) South Brent Wednesday mornings – 10.30am
Monday walks are shorter, Levels 1 and 2, Friday afternoons – 2.30p.m. It’s free! while the Thursday walks are Levels 2 and 3. Totnes Monday and Wednesday mornings – 11.00a.m All led walks are absolutely free, all we ask is that you bring enough money to join us for Do you know walking can…. refreshments at the end if you would like to…
• Make you feel good Volunteers are always needed to help with • Dartmouth Walk and Talk, please talk to any of the Give you more energy Please bring a bottle of water on warm days. • walk leaders for more information. Help you sleep better Please wear suitable clothing (layers are • Help reduce stress best) and comfortable, supportive footwear. • Strengthen your heart • Reduce blood pressure • Help manage your weight
• Achieve better mobility
• Help make new friends
Inclement weather The Walk Leaders reserve the right to change www .walkingforhealth.org.uk or cancel the listed walk, at short notice, should inclement weather make walking conditions unsuitable or hazardous.