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Summer 2020 Advert Cotswold Outdoor Summer 2020 Walks Programme

Reflections From The Chair

ne way of remembering which way to move the hour hand when the clocks Ochange is to say “Spring Forward, Fall Back”. Well spring is upon us, and despite the gloomy weather we have had of late, we hope this programme will inspire you to spring forward with the optimism of more spring-like weather.

It has been established that walking can increase muscle tone, boost metabolism, ease stress, raise energy levels, improve sleep and could help with weight loss. That is provided a good day out walking doesn't give you too good an appetite. Calories you may have lost through going up hill, down dale, negotiating mud, jumping streams, clambering stiles etc (all part of a Tavi Rambler’s day out) have often been promptly re-established by the not uncommon cream tea or gooey cake afterwards.

That, too, has its positive points (not necessarily the calorie intake) in that it is where the social side of walking with a group kicks in: friendships are formed, relationships even, some who have arrived with problems have derived support through friendship and consistency. This tends to be a further by-product of walking, indeed it is often the case with a lot of shared interest groups, particularly so in walking’s case where the group could well have puffed up hill, slithered down through mud, braved whatever the weather throws at us (character building I admit, but not untypical).

So with this spring programme, spring into life, put a spring in your heels and get out there.

It remains for me to thank everyone involved in the production of this programme: the walks leaders whose efforts are listed here for us all to enjoy, to the production team whose artistic and organisational skills are brought together to produce a good summer’s worth of healthy outdoor enjoyment and probably some cream teas and gooey cakes as well.

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 we meet in to share transport FOR ALL OF THE WALKS IN THIS PROGRAMME other than evening walks or if 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 shows the time that we meet at Pixon Lane. The time in brackets is the time that we anticipate we will start walking. 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 insufficiently fit or equipped for the planned walk.

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 are unsure of your fitness level, try a short and easy walk first. It is 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 possibly be graded as Easy and you should take this into account. Walks Gradings 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. Likely to 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

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 (1st March to 31st July) and throughout all refreshment and lunch stops during the walk. Diary Dates

For further details, see the programme

Thursday 30th April The first summer evening walk Saturday 9th May Leaders Day for new leaders Saturday 23rd May launch weekend Tuesday 23rd June Lundy day trip Saturday 4th July A walk (and boat ride) in Agatha Christie country Sunday 26th July Summer Barbecue Saturday 5th September 11 Tors Challenge Saturday 19th September A walk in Rick Stein country Saturday 26th September A walk in Doc Martin country

First Monday of the month Coffee at the Bedford 10:30

First Friday of the month SAS (pub evening). Contact Paul for details

Holiday

31st May to 7th June Snowdonia

ABC Advert Summer 2020 Walks Programme

Date The Walk Leader & Times Start Point, Description, Distance (Miles) & Grade

Wednesday Start: Long Ash CP, opposite garden centre. SX497694 1st April 5 Jean Walk Double Waters, Coppicetown Farm, Buckland Monachorum. 09:30 M 01822 610257 Tracks and footpaths. Leader not at Pixon Lane. (10:00) Start: Bus stop in (opposite Fox Tor Cafe). Park in Saturday Princetown public car park (fee currently £2). SX589735 Olwen 4th April Catch 9.30 bus from Princetown to . 13.5 01752 661899 08:45 Linear walk back over , , Higher White Tor. S 07795 264688 (09:30) Moorland tracks with up to 2000 feet of ascent, interesting stream crossings and passing the Crock of Gold. Leader not at Pixon lane. Sunday Start: Cadover Bridge South CP. SX554645 5th April 9 Bruce Walk Dewerstone, Bickleigh Bridge and . 09:30 M 01822 610257 Moorland, cycle track, lanes. One steep up. Generally firm underfoot. (10:00) Wednesday Start: Anderton layby. SX488722 Catch 09.50 bus to . Lynda & Helen 8th April Walk Horrabridge, Plaster Down, Shorts Down back to Anderton 5 01822 852468 09:30 layby. M 07710 969491 (09:50) Footpaths, moor and lanes. One long moderate up from Horrabridge.

Saturday Start: Noss Mayo tennis court or nearby. SX547474 Graham 11th April Walk Bridgend, coastal path at Beacon Hill continuing to Stoke Down, 9 01822 615564 09:30 The Warren, Battery Cottage. M 07802 443285 (10:30) Steep up at the start then undulating coastal path. Coastal views. Start: Gunnislake railway station. SX427709 Sunday Walk Higher, Middle and Lower Dimson. Morwell View and Ernest & 12th April 8 Harewood. Returning via Calstock, Danescombe and Albaston. Heather 10:00 M Footpaths, river walks and quiet lanes. Possibility of tea and cakes at 01822 833132 (10:30) Beech Cafe afterwards. Leader not at Pixon Lane. Wednesday Start: Along road above Moorland Garden Hotel (parking limited). Jane E 15th April SX509654 5 01822 852442 09:30 Walk Milton Combe, Cumerew, Yeoland Lane. L 07745 753097 (10:00) Mostly quiet lanes and footpaths. Some steep bits. Saturday Start: CP (P&D). SX701874 Rosemary 18th April 9 Walk , Yardworthy, Jurston, Meldon Hill and Week 01822 615564 09:30 M Down. Paths, tracks and lanes with ups and downs. Cafe after. 07951 755858 (10:15) Sunday Start: Saddle Tor CP - South. SX748761 19th April 9 Bruce Walk Bag Tor, Buckland Beacon, Pil Tor. 09:30 M 01822 610257 Tracks, lanes and some moorland. Generally firm underfoot. (10:15) Date The Walk Leader & Times Start Point, Description, Distance (Miles) & Grade

Wednesday Start: Plym Bridge NT CP S of bridge. SX524586 Peter L 22nd April 5 Walk Plym Bridge, , Bickleigh. 07979 541256 09:30 L River bank and old train track. Relatively easy. (10:15) Saturday Start: Fingle Bridge. SX743900 Rosemary 25th April Walk Teign Gorge, Wooston Castle, Butterdon Down, Cranbrook 8.5 01822 615564 09:30 Castle, Whiddon Park. M 07951 755858 (10:30) Tracks, paths and lanes. One steep up. Sunday Start: Church CP. SX749813 Ian 26th April Walk Foxworthy, , Langdon, Natsworthy and back via 11.5 01822 611304 09:30 Becky Falls. M 07736 631425 (10:30) Mainly tracks and paths. Extensive views. Start: village CP. SX510846 Thursday Paul Walk Lydford Bridge, Ingo Brake, Skitt Lane, High Down and back to 4 30th April 01822 820597 village. L (19:00) 07869 592779 Footpaths, tracks, moorland and tarmac paths/lanes. Castle Inn after. Start: Rail Station CP front of station. SX592944 Saturday Bluebell Walk. Ball Hill to Fatherford Viaduct, steep climb up to East Stuart & Jane 2nd May 8.5 Hill to see the bluebells, Lower Halstock Farm, Cullever Steps, Higher 01837 52098 09:30 M Tor, Tor, Nine Maidens. 07964 270801 (10:15) Paths, tracks and moorland with ups and downs. Tea after. Start: Yelverton airfield dispersal bays. SX519677 Sunday A Roborough Down stroll. An easy level walk passing tin workings and Long John 3rd May 6.5 an iron age hillfort before returning alongside the Devonport and 01822 616481 09:30 L leats. 07900 054772 (10:00) Easy grassy moorland and old tramway. No hills! Wednesday Start: Bedford Bridge CP. SX504703 Ian 4.5 6th May Walk Wood, Roborough Down to Buckland Monachorum. 01822 611304 L (19:00) Tracks and paths. One short steep climb. Possible pub along the way. 07736 631425 LEADERS DAY FOR NEW LEADERS. Details to follow later. Lynda Saturday This day is for anyone wishing to become a leader and those who 01822 852468 9th May want to refresh map and compass work, planning walks and care of a group. Approx times 11:00 - 16:00. 07710 969491

Sunday Start: Lydford Gorge NT White Lady CP. SX501832 Ernest & 10th May Walk Black Down, Kingsett Down, Kingsett and . Returning 8 Heather 10:00 via West Blackdown. M 01822 833132 (10:30) Moorland and quiet lanes. NT cafe after. Leader not at Pixon Lane. Thursday Start: Quay. SX460635 Kate 3.5 14th May Walk in the Bere Peninsula. 01822 840020 L (19:00) Fields and footpaths. Pub at the end. 07816 942230

Note: The times are those that we leave Pixon Lane and, in brackets, the time that we anticipate we will start walking. Date The Walk Leader & Times Start Point, Description, Distance (Miles) & Grade

Saturday Start: Top of Galford Down, Lydford. SX488861 David S 16th May Walk Lyd to Lew. A walk to visit both rivers, via Longham Down, 8 01822 852144 09:30 Galford Down, , Lew Wood. M 07836 757588 (10:15) Mostly footpaths with some minor roads. Some steep bits. Sunday Start: Maristow Lodge. SX505638 17th May Walk Lopwell Dam, Tamar Discovery Trail, Tamerton and Roborough. 10 Jean & Kate 09:30 Tracks and lanes, ups and downs, some minor roads. Muddy in places. M 01822 610257 (10:00) Leader not at Pixon Lane. Wednesday Start: Bel Tor Corner. SX695732 Lynda 20th May Walk Corndon Ridge, Sherwell, Yar Tor, Yar Tor Down, . 7 01822 852468 09:30 Moorland, some paths and ups and downs!. M 07710 969491 (10:15) Bring lunch but back early afternoon. Leader not at Pixon Lane

DARTMOOR WAY LAUNCH WEEKEND Tavistock Ramblers have four walks on offer on Saturday 23rd May.

DARTMOOR WAY LAUNCH WALK Saturday Start: Pork Hill CP. SX531752 23rd May Walk on the Dartmoor Way round Whitchurch Common to Moortown, 10 Derek 09:45 Warren's Cross, , Swelltor Quarry, Kings Tor, and back M 07860 869784 (10:00) via Merrivale. Moorland tracks. Leader not at Pixon Lane. DARTMOOR WAY LAUNCH WALK Start: Pork Hill CP. SX531752 Walk on the Dartmoor Way around Cox Tor, Great Combe Tor, Peter Saturday Tavy, Mary Tavy church, Horndon, Cudlipptown, Stephen's Grave, Paul 23rd May 9 Roos Tor, Staple Tor. 01822 820597 10:15 M Footpaths, tracks, open moor, some lanes, stream crossing. 07869 592779 (10:30) First half generally down hill to the . Second half climbs up to the Tors. Difficult stiles between Mary Tavy and Horndon (alternative lane route available). Leader not at Pixon Lane. DARTMOOR WAY LAUNCH WALK Saturday Start: Pork Hill CP. SX531752 Long John 23rd May Walk on the Dartmoor Way to Moortown, Whitchurch Down and the 8 01822 616481 10:45 Pimple. Back via Shorts Down, Plaster Down and Pew Tor. M 07900 054772 (11:00) Mix of moorland, tracks and lanes.

DARTMOOR WAY LAUNCH WALK Saturday Start: Pork Hill CP. SX531752 David S 23rd May 4 Walk on the Dartmoor Way round Cox Tor to Great Combe Tor and 01822 852144 12:45 L return between Cox Tor and Staple Tor. 07836 757588 (13:00) Moorland tracks and paths. Extensive views.

Note: The times are those that we leave Pixon Lane and, in brackets, the time that we anticipate we will start walking. Advert

Tavi Launderette Date The Walk Leader & Time Start Point, Description, Distance (Miles) & Grade

Sunday DARTMOOR WAY LAUNCH WALK 24th May See www.dartmoorway.co.uk for further details.

Monday DARTMOOR WAY LAUNCH WALK 25th May See www.dartmoorway.co.uk for further details.

Wednesday Start: Norsworthy Bridge. SX568693 Pauline & Jan 27th May 4 Walk Leather Tor Bridge, Cross Gate and back along the reservoir. 01822 616481 09:30 L Mix of moorland, tracks and lanes. Extensive views. 07955 399266 (10:00) Saturday Start: Layby past A30 bridge, turn off at Betty Cottles. SX564930 Peter W 30th May 7.5 Walk West Way, East Hill, Okehampton Camp, . 01822 840020 09:30 M Footpaths and moor, One steep climb. Hopefully bluebells 07800 504002 (10:00) Start: Minions (Hurlers CP). SX260711 Sunday Walk Tregarrick Tor, Craddock Moor, Cheesewring, and back to Minions Long John 31st May 4.5 for a short walk. 01822 616481 09:30 L Easy moorland and old railway. Great views. 07900 054772 (10:15)

Start: Minions (Hurlers CP). SX260711 A longer walk. Sunday Walk Tregarrick Tor, Craddock Moor, Cheesewring, Minions and then on Long John 31st May 8.5 to Tokenbury Corner and South Caradon mine. 01822 616481 09:30 L/M Easy moorland, old railway and mine tracks. Great views. 07900 054772 (10:15)

WE ARE OFF FOR OUR SNOWDONIA HOLIDAY WEEK

TWO MONTHS TO WINTER WALKS LIST SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Start: Station Road CP. SX754859 Wednesday Walk Butterdon Down, Cranbrook Castle, Fingle Bridge along river 3rd June Teign, Wooston Castle, Mardon Down. 10 Jo M 09:15 Lanes, footpaths, moorland and forest. Some steep ups and downs. M 07707 056343 (10:15) Stunning views if weather permits. Might be muddy in places. Start: Meavy Village (opp. pub). SX541673 Thursday Lynda Walk Yennadon Down, old railway, Burrator Dam, woods. 3.5 4th June 01822 852468 Lane, moorland, woods. Uphill start then easy walking. Downhill finish L (19:00) to pub!. Royal Oak after! 07710 969491 Start: Fox & Hounds Inn. Approx 1 mile N of Lydford. SX525867 Saturday Catch 10.06 bus to Okehampton. Stuart & Jane 6th June 9.5 Linear walk on Way, , Meldon, 01837 52098 09:30 M Tors, Coombe Down, Great Links Tor, Arms Tor, Nodden Gate. 07964 270801 (10:00) Paths and tracks, open moorland, ups and downs. Pub after. Date The Walk Leader & Times Start Point, Description, Distance (Miles) & Grade

Sunday Start: recreation ground. SX451667 7th June 4 Jacky Walk Bere Alston village, Braunder, Lockeridge, Wootons. 09:30 M 01822 841676 Fields, woods, lanes. Leader not at Pixon Lane. (10:00) Wednesday Start: Lydford Gorge NT White Lady CP. SX501832 Peter L 10th June 6 Walk North , Gibbet Hill, Kingsett Down, Black Down. 07979 541256 09:30 M Open moor. Extensive views. (10:15) Start: Quay car park, Oreston PL9 7NA SX500535 Saturday Walk coastline round Turnchapel, climb to Staddon Heights, Peter W 13th June 9 Bovisand, Radford Lake. 01822 840020 09:15 M Mainly footpaths some tarmac. Plymouth views and historic sights. 07800 504002 (10:30) Leader not at Pixon Lane. Start: North Hill village hall CP. SX271767 Walk North Hill village, Twelve Mens Moor to Kilmar Tor. Cross Sunday Derek & Smallcombe Downs passing Trewortha medieval village to Greymare 14th June 8.5 Christine rock. Return via Nine Stones, Tolcarne, Stonaford and Trebartha. 09:30 M 07860 869784 Mainly open moor and tracks some quiet lanes. One short steep (10:30) 07545 132365 climb and a stream crossing (ford). Leader not at Pixon Lane.

Start: village near church. SX514777 Thursday Paul Walk Great Combe Tor, Wedlake, Stephen's Grave, Boulters Tor. 4 18th June 01822 820597 Footpaths, tracks, moorland. Ups and downs with fine views. Peter M (19:00) 07869 592779 Tavy Inn after. Start: Ringmore CP, Nr . SX649456 Saturday Walk Ringmore, Kingston, Wonwell Beach, coast path to Bigbury Rosemary 20th June 10 and back to Ringmore. 01822 615564 09:15 M/S Mainly footpaths and coast path with ups and downs, some steep. 07951 755858 (10:30) Coastal views. Sunday Start: Lanhydrock NT CP. SX088642 Peter W 21st June Walk Lanhydrock House and parkland, Parkway, Restormel 8 01822 840020 09:30 Castle, valley. M 07800 504002 (10:30) Footpaths and minor roads. Tearoom. Leader not at Pixon Lane. Rosemary Tuesday DAY TRIP TO LUNDY ISLAND 01822 615564 23rd June Details will be sent nearer the time to those who have booked. 07951 755858 Start: , park near Church Street. SS629136 Saturday Walk Eggesford forest, Woodrow Bridge, Riddlecombe, Graham 27th June 9 Hollowcombe. 01822 615564 09:30 M Footpaths, bridleways, minor roads. Ups and downs, in and outs. 07802 443285 (10:30) A country walk so a possibility of mud.

Note: The times are those that we leave Pixon Lane and, in brackets, the time that we anticipate we will start walking. Date The Walk Leader & Times Start Point, Description, Distance (Miles) & Grade

Start: CP. SX652934 Sunday Walk up to the Graveyard , around flanks of Cosdon, Little Stuart & Jane 28th June 7 Hound Tor, White Moor . 01837 52098 09:30 M Initial steep climb, rough moorland tracks, open moor, wet 07964 270801 (10:15) underfoot . Leader not at Pixon Lane.

ONE MONTH TO WINTER WALKS LIST SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Wednesday Start: Scout Hut, Nattor. SX579673 Lynda 1st July Walk Ditsworthy Warren, Stone Rows, Plym Steps, Hartor Tors, leat. 5.5 01822 852468 09:30 Open moor, paths and tracks. Good views and plenty of antiquities. M 07710 969491 (10:00) Leader not at Pixon Lane. Start: Roadside on Warborough Road, near Windy Corner. SX892568 DAY OUT Walk Broadsands to Churston and . Catch ferry to (30 minute boat ride £2.00). Saturday Walk from Torquay harbour around Corbyn's Head to Cockington. Long John 4th July Time to see Cockington historic village and Craft Centre before 9 01822 616481 09:00 continuing through Hollicombe Nature Reserve to Preston Sands and L 07900 054772 (10:00) coast path to . Time for ice cream or tea before catching frequent bus back to start. Options to shorten walk at beginning and end by catching bus. Woodland and estate paths, coast path and some pavements. Bring bus pass. Sunday Start: Bere Alston recreation ground. SX451667 5th July 4 Jacky Walk Down Farm, Hole Farm, Hallowell woods, Collytown. 09:30 M 01822 841676 Fields, lanes and woods. Leader not at Pixon Lane. (10:00) Wednesday Start: Norsworthy Bridge. SX568693 Lynda 8th July Walk Down Tor, stone row, Nun's Cross, Older Bridge, Devonport 6.5 01822 852468 09:30 Leat, Crazywell Pool, Leather Tor Bridge. M 07710 969491 (09:50) Moorland, paths and tracks. Bring lunch. Leader not at Pixon Lane. Thursday Start: Whitchurch Down (just after cattle grid). SX496733 3.5 Long John 9th July A stroll on Whitchurch Down to a pimple, a furzy bridge and a pixie. L 01822 616481 (19:00) Easy moorland and good views. Pub afterwards. 07900 054772 Start: CP (P&D). SX107839 Saturday Walk Valley Truckle, Tresinney, Carweather (medieval village), Derek & 11th July Harpur's Down and back via Watergate, Moorgate and Tregoodwell. 8.5 Christine 09:30 Mixture of footpaths, trails and tracks (Camelford Way, Moorland M 07860 869784 (10:45) and Watermill walk), quiet lanes. There is one steep but relatively 07545 132365 short climb. Possible cafe afterwards. Leader not at Pixon Lane. Start: Bennett's Cross. SX680816 Sunday Figure of 8 walk around Birch Tor, Grimspound, Natsworthy Manor, Paul 12th July 9.5 Coombe Down, Hookney Tor, Headland Warren Farm, Challacombe 01822 820597 09:30 M Down, Vitifer Mine. 07869 592779 (10:15) Paths and tracks, open moorland, ups and downs. Date The Walk Leader & Times Start Point, Description, Distance (Miles) & Grade

Start: Roadford Reservoir (NE corner). SX435931 Wednesday Walk is a rural meander around and the shores of David S 15th July 5.5 Roadford Lake. 01822 852144 09:30 L Mostly footpaths some road. Bring binoculars to spot the birds on the 07836 757588 (10:15) reservoir. Start: Bennett's Cross. SX680816 Saturday Walk Kes Tor, Chagford town centre, Nattadon, Bovey Castle golf Olwen 18th July 14 course, Coombe Down and Birch Tor. 01752 661899 09:00 S Paths, tracks and open moor. Stunning views and plenty of ups and 07795 264688 (09:30) downs. Leader not at Pixon Lane. Sunday Start: Peter Tavy, meet near church. SX513777 Rosemary 19th July Walk - Peter Tavy Combe, Stephen's Grave, Wapsworthy, Hill Bridge, 7.5 01822 615564 09:30 Horndon and Mary Tavy. M 07951 755858 (10:00) Footpaths and open moorland. Good views. Walk start time: 19:00. SX513699 Thursday Long John Start: Horrabridge bridge. Park where you can. Meet at bridge. 3.5 23rd July 01822 616481 Walk Horrabridge, Harrowbeer Down, Gem Bridge and Magpie L (19:00) 07900 054772 viaduct. Easy moorland, old railway and some pavements. Start: Ferry (Devon side). SX441551 TWO FERRIES WALK Drive to Milehouse P&R. Catch bus to Torpoint Ferry. Cross (free) and walk waterfront to the parkland of Saturday Antony House. Then footpaths and lanes to St John (was it my Long John 25th July 10 birthplace?) and Millbrook. Cross Millbrook Lake and along the 01822 616481 09:30 M waterside to Lower Anderton, then up to Maker and down to Mt 07900 054772 (10:15) Edgcumbe. Ferry (£2.00) to Stonehouse and bus back to Milehouse. Don’t forget bus pass. Mostly footpaths and quiet lanes after Torpoint. Great views. Sunday SUMMER BARBECUE at Lydford Sports Pavilion Peter L 26th July Details nearer the time. 07979 541256 Wednesday Start: Princetown P&D CP. SX589735 Jo M 29th July Walk Princetown, South Hessary Tor, Whiteworks, across moor west of 7 07707 056343 09:30 , and back to Princetown. M (10:00) Tracks and moorland, little bit on road. Possibly boggy in places. Start: Belstone Village CP. SX621938 Saturday Walk Belstone Cleave to Sticklepath, , Zeal, Ramsley Hill, Paul 1st August Rockside and the flanks of Cosdon. Cross the Taw back to Belstone. 7.5 01822 820597 09:30 Some open moor, riverside paths, tracks and lanes, boardwalk and M 07869 592779 (10:15) village footpaths. Moderate ups and downs, super views and quiet historic villages. Leader not at Pixon Lane.

WINTER WALKS LIST SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Note: The times are those that we leave Pixon Lane and, in brackets, the time that we anticipate we will start walking. Date The Walk Leader & Times Start Point, Description, Distance (Miles) & Grade

Start: Kit Hill bottom CP. SX384713 Sunday Derek & Walk Kit Hill prehistoric and mining remains, Downgate and Kelly 2nd August 5.5 Christine Bray. 09:30 M 07860 869784 Mainly paths and tracks. A couple of long ascents. (10:00) 07545 132365 Leader not at Pixon Lane. Start: Old A30, SW of Village Hall. SX515897 Thursday Paul Walk past Sourton Quarry and on to Lake. Up to viaduct and edges 4 6th August 01822 820597 of Moor below Sourton Tor. Back across fields via Cleave. M (19:00) 07869 592779 Lanes, footpaths, moorland, Granite Way, fields. Pub afterwards. Saturday Start: Lane End CP, Willsworthy. SX537823 Ian 8th August Walk Great Links Tor, Steng-a-Tor and back via the West Okement 12 01822 611304 09:30 and Lynch Tor. S 07736 631425 (10:00) Mainly open moorland, some moorland tracks. Start: Forest Inn Hexworthy. SX655726 Walk Huccaby, Dartmeet, Combestone Tor, Horse Ford and Saturday Hexworthy (including stepping stones at Dartmeet). David S 8th August Mostly moorland tracks and some lanes. If there has been heavy 5 01822 852144 10:00 rain check website as stepping stones may be under water. If so we M 07836 757588 (10:30) will go to Yar Tor a mile or so further on from Dartmeet for a similar length walk. Leader not at Pixon Lane.

Sunday Start: CP above Hillside Farm nr Merrivale. SX552750 Rosemary 9th August Walk Heckwood Tor, Sampford Spiney, Huckworthy Down and 10 01822 615564 09:30 bridge, church, Routrundle and Daveytown. M 07951 755858 (10:00) Moorland tracks, footpaths and lanes. Scenic views.

Wednesday Start: Shaugh Bridge. SX533637 Peter L 12th August 4.5 Walk Dewerstone, Cadover Bridge, North Wood and West Down. 07979 541256 09:30 L/M Moorland and woods . One short climb. (10:00) Start: Meadwell village hall. SX405816 Saturday A rural ramble around Kelly and Meadwell exploring the footpaths David S 15th August 5.5 and byways. Wonderful rural views. 01822 852144 09:30 L Footpaths, bridleway, lanes and the Tamar Valley Discovery Trail. 07836 757588 (10:00) Limited parking at Meadwell so please car share. Could be muddy.

Sunday Start: East Prawle. SX780363 Graham 16th August Walk coast path, Lannacombe beach, Start Point, Hollowcombe, 8 01822 615564 09:15 Higher Borough. Coast path returning on footpaths and minor M 07802 443285 (10:30) roads. Ups and downs, in and outs and cannot discount muddiness.

Remember: If you are going directly to the start of a weekend walk, please tell the leader beforehand Date The Walk Leader & Times Start Point, Description, Distance (Miles) & Grade

Wednesday Start: Brisworthy Burrows. SX562645 19th August Walk Brisworthy, Trowlesworthy Warren House and Tor, Shell Top, 6.25 Peter L 09:30 Lee Moor. M 07979 541256 (10:00) Open moor. Extensive views. Saturday Start: Quarry car park on Merripit Hill, nr Postbridge. SX660799 Peter W 22nd August Walk Grey Wethers, Sittaford Tor and waterfall. 7 01822 840020 09:30 Open moor but some tarmac. Stone rows and circles. M 07800 504002 (10:15) Leader not at Pixon Lane. Sunday Start: Harford Moor Gate. SX643595 Jane E 23rd August 6 Walk Piles Hill, Beacon, Western Beacon. 01822 852442 09:30 M Moorland tracks and paths. NB Harford Bridge is only 7 ft wide. 07745 753097 (10:30) DARTMOOR WALKING FESTIVAL Tavistock Ramblers have four walks during the Dartmoor Walking Festival Lots of other walks on offer DARTMOOR WALKING FESTIVAL Wednesday Start: Postbridge P&D CP. SX646788 Lynda 26th August Walk Kraps Ring, Lakehead Hill, Bellever Tor, Huccaby Ring and Tor, 8 01822 852468 09:30 Laughter Tor, Bellever Bridge, Bellever. M 07710 969491 (10:15) Woodland tracks, open moorland and paths. Lots of antiquities. Donations to Devon Air Ambulance. Leader not at Pixon Lane. DARTMOOR WALKING FESTIVAL Thursday Start: Cadover Bridge North CP (near ponds). SX554648 Rosemary 3 27th August Walk Wigford Down antiquities and Dewerstone Rock. 01822 615564 L (19:00) Open moor, tracks. 07951 755858 Donations to Devon Air Ambulance. DARTMOOR WALKING FESTIVAL Saturday Start: High Down CP Lydford. SX525853 Paul 29th August Walk from High Down. Up to Hare Tor, across to Kitty Tor 9 01822 820597 09:30 and back via Arms Tor. M/S 07869 592779 (10:00) Open moor and tracks. Ups and downs, high moor walking. Donations to Devon Air Ambulance. Leader not at Pixon Lane. DARTMOOR WALKING FESTIVAL Sunday Start: Leedon Tor CP. SX561709 Long John 30th August Walk Leedon Tor and Fur Tor and then to Foggintor and Swelltor 7.5 01822 616481 09:30 quarries. Back on the old railway to Ingra Tor and Routrundle. M 07900 054772 (10:00) Open moorland and tracks. 4000 years of history along the way. Donations to Devon Air Ambulance Wednesday 2nd Start: Grenofen Bridge. SX490710 David S 5.5 September Walk The Bridges: Grenofen, Bedford, Magpie, Grey, Horra, Gem. 01822 852144 L 09:30 Lanes, footpaths, cycle track. Leader not at Pixon Lane. 07836 757588 (10:00) Date The Walk Leader & Times Start Point, Description, Distance (Miles) & Grade

Saturday 11 Lynda & Helen B 11 TORS CHALLENGE 5th & 5 01822 852468 Details to be published nearer the time. September M 07710 969491

Sunday 6th Start: Weir Quay, lay by after sailing club. SX436644 September 4 Jacky Walk Holes Hole, Hewton, Cotts, Lower Birch Farm, Clamoak. 09:30 M 01822 841676 Lanes, road, footpaths. Leader not at Pixon Lane. (10:00) Saturday Start: Polyphant Chapel car park. SX262822 Derek & 12th Walk Polyphant, Trerithick, Trethinna, Gimblett's Mill, Trewen. 5 Christine September Country lanes and footpaths. Some challenging stiles. M 07860 869784 09:30 Leader not at Pixon Lane. 07545 132365 (10:15) Sunday Start: Cotehele Quay CP NT P&D, members free. SX423680 13th Walk Danescoombe Valley, Norris Green, Clampits, Bartlett's Bridge, Rosemary 7 September Radland Mill, St Dominick and Newhouses. 01822 615564 M 09:30 Footpaths, tracks and lanes with ins and outs and ups and downs! 07951 755858 (10:00) Some steep bits. Tea back at Cotehele Quay. Wednesday Start: Ringmoor Cottage. SX558666 16th Walk Brisworthy stone circle, Legis Tor, Ditsworthy Warren House, Lynda 5.5 September leat, Gutter Tor. 01822 852468 M 09:30 Moorland may be wet in places. Small car park, please car share. 07710 969491 (10:00) Leader not at Pixon Lane. Start: harbour P&D CP nr the Lobster hatchery. SW921751 Saturday A figure of 8 walk along the Camel Trail to Tregonce, 19th and back to Padstow. Then a ferry to Rock and walk to Polzeath along Ian 11.8 September the coast path and back, via St Enodoc. 01822 611304 M 09:30 Paths all the way. Stiles on the first part. Easy walking. 07736 631425 (10:30) The railway car park (the nearest) is £6.90 all day and a return ferry ticket is £4. Fish & chips at Rick Steins - £10.95. Saturday Start: Padstow harbour CP nr the Lobster hatchery. SW921751 19th Ian Walk along the Camel Trail to Tregonce, Little Petherick and back to 6.25 September 01822 611304 Padstow. M 09:30 07736 631425 Paths all the way. Some stiles. Other details as above. (10:30) Sunday 20th Start: Pixon Lane CP. SX480739 Peter L 8 September Walk to Pew Tor, Cox Tor and finish at Liz and Pete's for tea. 07979 541256 M 09:30 Paths & moorland tracks. Scenic views. (09:30)

Remember: If you are going directly to the start of a weekend walk, please tell the leader beforehand Date The Walk Leader & Times Start Point, Description, Distance (Miles) & Grade

Thursday Start: Pixon Lane CP. SX480739 24th A Twilight Stroll to some of the Tavistock Parish boundary stones Long John 3.5 September that we will miss on next Saturday's walk. To the Meadows, Brook, 01822 616481 M 19:00 Rixhill and Woodtown. 07900 054772 (19:00) Lanes and surfaced tracks. Bring a torch. Pub afterwards. Start: Port Quin CP (NT). SW972805 Figure of 8 from Port Quin along the coast path to Port Isaac for coffee. Those who wish to do just the first half (6.5 miles) can spend time in Port Isaac, maybe have lunch, before meandering Saturday back across country to Port Quin. Others will have their lunch at 26th Paul Port Quin, leave excess baggage in the car and head off west along 12 September 01822 820597 the coast path, past Lundy Hole to Com Head and loop back M 09:15 07869 592779 around Pentire farm to head back east to Port Quin. (10:30) Coast path, field tracks and lanes. Moderate ups and downs for the coast path. Option to do one half or both. Lunch near the car so lighten the load. Leader not at Pixon Lane. Saturday Start: Port Quin CP (NT). SW972805 26th Paul Part of the above longer walk but leaving time free in Port Isaac 6.5 September 01822 820597 for exploring/lunch before heading back to Port Quin. M 09:15 07869 592779 Leader not at Pixon Lane. (10:30) Sunday Start: Pixon Lane CP. SX480739 27th Tavistock Parish Boundary Walk. Walk the boundary stones from Long John 8 September Middlemoor to Pitts Cleave quarry, Peter Tavy Cross and Harford 01822 616481 M 09:30 Bridge. Back on old railway. 07900 054772 (09:30) Green lanes, easy open moorland and old railway. Advert

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