FESTIVAL OF WINTER WALKS IN December 2018 to January 2019

Coast and countryside walk Thursday, 20 December 2018 (Group: South Devon) Start time 10:30 Moderate 5.5 miles / 8.8 km (Estimated finish time: 14:15) Little Dartmouth, Swannaton, Jawbone, Dyer's Hill, Warfleet, Dartmouth Castle, .

Wembury, coast and countryside Thursday, 20 December 2018 (Group: ) Start time 10:30 Moderate 7 miles / 11.3 km Walk Heybrook Bay, Bovisand, Down Thomas, Ford.

Winter wonderland. Friday, 21 December 2018 (Group: ) Start time 10:00 Moderate 5 miles / 8 km Bar's Lane, Ladram Bay, Piscombe Lane. Dogs on short leads.

The green green grass of home. Friday, 21 December 2018 (Group: East Devon) Start time 10:30 Leisurely 5 miles / 8 km Langlands Cross, Rose Farm, Shore Bottom, Millhayes. Assistance dogs only.

Wassailing at Cotehele Saturday, 22 December 2018 (Group: ) Start time 9:30 Moderate 2.5 miles / 4 km A short walk prior to the annual wassail; wear funny hats and bring something loud to bang to follow the band to the orchards. NB Use farmyard CP, not the main one, and note earlier start.

Dartmoor moorland walk with Ramblers Saturday, 22 December 2018 (Group: Tavistock) Start time 10:00 Moderate 7 miles / 11.3 km Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Postbridge and park in DNP CP (£2), SX 647788. Walk clapper bridge, Pizwell, Cator Common, and Tor, Kraps Ring. Moorland and forest paths, tracks and quiet lanes. May be muddy in parts.

The Old Line Saturday, 22 December 2018 (Group: ) Start time 10:50 Easy 4 miles / 6.4 km Old railway line via Slade Reservoirs-to hard surface walking.(Coffee stop only)

Dartmoor walking with Tavistock Ramblers Sunday, 23 December 2018 (Group: Tavistock) Start time 9:30 Moderate 9 miles / 14.5 km Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Burrator Dam SX550680. Walk Meavy, Wigford Down, Dewestone, Durance, Ringmoor Down and Sheepstor village. Footpaths, tracks and moorland.

Lee Moor Stroll Sunday, 23 December 2018 (Group: Plymouth) Meeting time 9:15, Start time 10:00 Moderate 9.5 miles / 15.3 km Pathways and roads circling Lee Moor Clay Works, returning to Wotter

Mince Pies at Minions Sunday, 23 December 2018 (Group: Moorland) Start time 10:00 Strenuous 11 miles / 17.7 km Caradon Hill, Stowe Hill, Sharp Tor, Kilmar Tor (optional scrambling for the bold if dry), King Arthur's Bed, Tregarrick Tor.

BICKLEIGH & CADELEIGH Sunday, 23 December 2018 (Group: Tiverton) Start time 10:30 Moderate 8 miles / 12.9 km Park and start in the car park under the road bridge at Bickleigh Mill [EX16 8RG] This walk goes along the (which will probably be boggy!) and then climbs (200 feet) along lanes to Seven Crosses , picnic lunch in West Exe park and back via track along the . Moderate 8miles.

One last walk before Christmas Sunday, 23 December 2018 (Group: & ) Start time 10:30 Moderate 4 miles / 6.4 km A festive walk around Teignmouth and surrounding area starting from the Pier and finishing at Eastcliffe Café for a hot drink and bacon butty (or whatever takes your fancy). An easy amble to get us in the Christmas spirit. Christmas jumpers and hats please.

Edge of Moor Walk Sunday, 23 December 2018 (Group: South Devon) Start time 10:30 Moderate 9 miles / 14.5 km (Estimated finish time: 15:30) Manaton, North Bovey, Foxworthy.

SPRAY ON THE WALL? Sunday, 23 December 2018 (Group: & District) Start time 10:30 Moderate 7.5 miles / 12.1 km (Estimated finish time: 0:00) Walk along the sea wall passing Sprey Point to near Holcombe, then coastal footpath to Dawlish. We will walk The Water, passing the parish church and ascending Aller Hill. We will then use green lanes, which can be muddy, to reach the top of Break Neck Hill (not marked on map), then descend through Teignmouth on roads and footpaths back to the pier. It is a relatively moderate walk, can be wet in places, and there are a couple of strenuous ascents.

Bolberry Down, Coast & Country Sunday, 23 December 2018 (Group: South Hams) Start time 10:30 Moderate 8 miles / 12.9 km Walk Bolberry Down, Bolt Head, Soar Mill Cove, East Soar Farm, Higher Soar, Southdown Farm. Bring lunch.

Newton Abbot Sunday, 23 December 2018 (Group: ) Start time 10:30 Moderate 6 miles / 9.7 km (Estimated finish time: 13:45) Asda CP - Bradley Woods, West Ogwell. Moderate. (Dogs on leads permitted)

Holbeton, Country & Beach Tuesday, 25 December 2018 (Group: South Hams) Start time 10:30 Moderate 6 miles / 9.7 km Walk Flete Estate and Mothecombe Beach. Assistance dogs only. Chance for a swim! Bring lunch.

Christmas Walk with Tavistock Ramblers Wednesday, 26 December 2018 (Group: Tavistock) Start time 10:00 Moderate 5 miles / 8 km Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Lydford and park in village CP, opposite Castle Inn, SX510848. Walk Lydford Bridge, Ingo Brake, Skitt Lane, High Down, Nodden Gate, Fernworthy Down, Way back to Lydford. Boxing Day refreshment at the Castle Inn after. Lanes, footpaths, tracks, riverside walks.

A Boxing Day roller coaster. Wednesday, 26 December 2018 (Group: East Devon) Start time 10:00 Strenuous 10 miles / 16.1 km SW Coast Path, Donkey Sanctuary, Buckton Hill, Knowle House, Soldier's Hill. Picnic. Dogs on short leads.

Boxing Around Danescombe Valley Wednesday, 26 December 2018 (Group: Plymouth) Meeting time 9:45, Start time 10:30 Moderate 5 miles / 8.1 km Up, down, around and about Calstock and Cotehele. Optional lunch at the Tamar Inn

Yealmpton, Noss Mayo, Countryside Thursday, 27 December 2018 (Group: South Hams) Start time 10:00 Moderate 8 miles / 12.9 km Walk Preston, Beacon Hill, Noss Mayo. Catch No. 94 bus at 1400 hrs back to , bring bus pass. Bring lunch.

Countryside Walk Thursday, 27 December 2018 (Group: South Devon) Start time 10:30 Moderate 7 miles / 11.3 km (Estimated finish time: 14:30) Marldon, Berry Pomeroy Castle, Beacon Hill.

OLD BRAUNTON Thursday, 27 December 2018 (Group: North Devon) Start time 10:30 Easy 3 miles / 4.8 km Buckland Woods- Braunton back streets.

HOCKWORTHY Thursday, 27 December 2018 (Group: Tiverton) Start time 10:30 Moderate 4.9 miles / 7.9 km (Estimated finish time: 13:15) Park & start from the village hall [TA21 0NW] near the church. Undulations and with a total walk ascent of 893 feet. Excellent views. OS Expl map 114

Back Lanes of Budleighs. Friday, 28 December 2018 (Group: East Devon) Start time 10:00 Leisurely 5.5 miles / 8.9 km Old Railway Line, Kersbrook, East Budleigh, Farm tracks, Budleigh. Dogs on short leads.

Far away and long ago. Friday, 28 December 2018 (Group: East Devon) Start time 10:00 Moderate 6 miles / 9.7 km Church Green, Farway, Ball Hill, Lower Mincombe Fm. Hilly in places. Dogs on short leads.

Devon countryside walk with Tavistock Ramblers Saturday, 29 December 2018 (Group: Tavistock) Start time 9:30 Moderate 10 miles / 16.1 km Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Lamerton and park on the road from Blacksmith's Arms. SX 446767. Walk Haye, Longcross, Ramsdown, Milton Abbot, Foghanger. Footpaths, farmland and minor roads. Probably rude not to call in the Blacksmith's at the end!

High moorland walk with Tavistock Ramblers Sunday, 30 December 2018 (Group: Tavistock) Start time 9:30 Strenuous 12 miles / 19.3 km Meet in Tavistock. Drive to Meldon Reservoir CP (£2), SX562917. Blow those Christmas cobwebs away! Walk Yes Tor, High Willhays, Dinger Tor, Lints Tor, Kitty Tor, Sourton Tors. Open moor and tracks, some steep ups and downs, wet underfoot.

Long Walk - Exton Sunday, 30 December 2018 (Group: Teignmouth & Dawlish) Meeting time 9:00, Start time 9:35 Moderate 10 miles / 16.1 km Route: Woodberry, Woodberry Castle, Black Hill, A La Ronde,

Year End Walk Sunday, 30 December 2018 (Group: Plymouth) Meeting time 9:15, Start time 10:00 Moderate 10 miles / 16.1 km Yelverton to Cadover using disused rail-tracks, lanes and moorland, via Clearbrook, Dewerstone, Cadover Cross and Hoo Meavy

Sea,Surf and Sun(hopefully) Sunday, 30 December 2018 (Group: North Devon) Start time 10:00 Moderate 8 miles / 12.9 km Croyde Beach-Down End-SWCP to Saunton Court.Hannaburrow Lane to Croyde.( Shorter option to peel off here).On to Putsborough-return to Baggy Point.

Loddiswell, Countryside Sunday, 30 December 2018 (Group: South Hams) Start time 10:00 Moderate 8 miles / 12.9 km Walk New Mill, Venn, Leigh Cross, , Coombe, Slade. Bring lunch.

Circuit of Wootton Fitzpaine. Sunday, 30 December 2018 (Group: East Devon) Start time 10:00 Moderate 9.5 miles / 15.3 km Sheepwash Fm, Conegar Hill, Catherston Leweston, Stubb's Fm. Picnic. Dogs on short leads.

Hound and Hunter Sunday, 30 December 2018 (Group: Moorland) Start time 10:00 Strenuous 12 miles / 19.3 km Hound Tor, Black Hill, Hisley Wood, Hunter's Tor, Foxworthy, Horsham, Water and Hayne Down.

Short Walk - Stoke Woods to Brampford Speke Sunday, 30 December 2018 (Group: Teignmouth & Dawlish) Meeting time 9:20, Start time 10:15 Moderate 7 miles / 11.3 km Route: Stoke Woods to Brampford Speke, Stoke Canon, Huxham

Countryside Walk Sunday, 30 December 2018 (Group: South Devon) Start time 10:30 Moderate 8.5 miles / 13.7 km (Estimated finish time: 15:30) Totnes, Dartington, Week, Dartington Estate.

WALKING OUT OF THE OLD YEAR Sunday, 30 December 2018 (Group: Exeter & District) Start time 10:30 Moderate 7.5 miles / 12.1 km (Estimated finish time: 0:00) Black Forest Lodge, Ivy Cottages, Home Farm, Mowlish Farm, The Old Toll House, South Town, Powderham Park, East Town and return. A moderate walk using quiet roads, one busy road section at Powderham, footpaths and green lanes, which can be wet and muddy.

Staverton Sunday, 30 December 2018 (Group: Totnes) Start time 10:30 Moderate 5.5 miles / 8.9 km (Estimated finish time: 13:30) Staverton park near church - Bumpston Cross, Whiteway. Moderate (Dogs on leads permitted)

Wistland's Water Wonderland Monday, 31 December 2018 (Group: North Devon) Start time 10:00 Moderate 8 miles / 12.9 km Circular route over fields,paths ,lanes and woods.A chance to see migrant birds on Wistlandpound reservoir.

A NewYear's Day work-out Tuesday, 1 January 2019 (Group: East Devon) Start time 9:30 Strenuous 13.5 miles / 21.7 km Beckford Bridge, Waterhouse Fm, Heathstock, Churchstyle Fm, Golden Sq, South Wood, Hayne & Lamb Fms. A torch may be useful! Picnic. Dogs on short leads.

Heath and Countryside Walk Tuesday, 1 January 2019 (Group: South Devon) Start time 10:30 Easy 3 miles / 4.8 km (Estimated finish time: 12:15) Easy heath and countryside walk around Knighton. Pub lunch.

Devon countryside walk with Tavistock Ramblers Wednesday, 2 January 2019 (Group: Tavistock) Start time 9:30 Moderate 10 miles / 16.1 km Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park in P&D CP (£2), SX701874. Walk Nattadon Common, Thorn, Week Cross, Bovey Castle Golf Course, Hele, West Coombe, Leapra Cross, Lettaford, Jurston, Meldon Hill. Footpaths and lanes.

Mewstone Meet Wednesday, 2 January 2019 (Group: Plymouth) Meeting time 9:30, Start time 10:00 Moderate 10.5 miles / 16.9 km Roads and pathways to Bovisand, coastal path to beach and Warren Point, looping back to Wembury and Staddiscombe.

To the coast. Wednesday, 2 January 2019 (Group: East Devon) Start time 10:00 Moderate 10 miles / 16.1 km Dalditch, West Down Beacon, Ting Tong, Bicton Common. Picnic. Dogs on short leads.

Torbryan Area Wednesday, 2 January 2019 (Group: Totnes) Start time 10:00 Moderate 7 miles / 11.3 km (Estimated finish time: 14:00) Torbryan. Mystery Walk. Paths & Lanes. Followed by New Year drink at Church House Inn. Limited parking at pub & village. Please car share.

Lesser Used Paths Wednesday, 2 January 2019 (Group: North Devon) Start time 10:30 Easy 3.5 miles / 5.6 km Fields and woods to Arlington Becott.Barton Court.One short uphill section.

Parke Wednesday, 2 January 2019 (Group: Totnes) Start time 11:00 Moderate 5.5 miles / 8.9 km (Estimated finish time: 14:00) Park at Parke NT CP (Fee if not member) - Blackmoor Copse, Southbrook Farm and Bovey Tracey. Not the flattest walk - it starts with a 200ft climb ( very slowly!).

Countryside Walk Thursday, 3 January 2019 (Group: South Devon) Start time 10:30 Moderate 8 miles / 12.9 km (Estimated finish time: 14:45) Galmpton to Kingwear via Long Wood. Return via Maypool.

Burrator, moorland Thursday, 3 January 2019 (Group: South Hams) Start time 10:30 Moderate 8 miles / 12.9 km Walk Burrator, Sheeps Tor, Meavy, Cross Gate, Leather Tor Bridge. Bring lunch.

Hilly saints, ruins & views in a morning. Friday, 4 January 2019 (Group: East Devon) Start time 10:00 Leisurely 4 miles / 6.4 km Blackborough Common, Hollis Green, St Hill, Hill Gate. Short dogs on leads.

Can anyone see Harpford? Friday, 4 January 2019 (Group: East Devon) Start time 10:00 Moderate 4.5 miles / 7.2 km Harpford Common, Harpford Wood, Harpford. Dogs on short leads.

On the edge of Dartmoor with Tavistock Ramblers Saturday, 5 January 2019 (Group: Tavistock) Start time 9:30 Moderate 8.5 miles / 13.7 km Meet in Tavistock and walk to Bus Station for 10:00 bus to . Start from Horrabridge bus stop, SX511698. Walk back to Tavistock by way of Horrabridge bridge, Plaster Down, Pew Tor, Windy Post, Pixies Cross and the Pimple. Footpaths, easy moorland walking and quiet lanes. Good views.

Coastal Scenery Saturday, 5 January 2019 (Group: North Devon) Start time 11:00 Moderate 6 miles / 9.7 km Woody Bay-Hunters Inn on SWCP.Return carriage road.Superb coastal views!

Dartmoor moorland walk with Tavistock Ramblers Sunday, 6 January 2019 (Group: Tavistock) Start time 9:30 Moderate 8 miles / 12.9 km Meet in Tavistock. Drive to and park at Station/ YHA CP, SX592944. Walk the along the Okement valley out onto the moor, Nine Maidens circle, Taw Valley, Winter Tor, Cullever Steps and back via Lower Halstock and East Hill. Riverside paths, woodland, moorland, some climbs including over rocks, may be wet underfoot.

Long Walk - Wembury Peninsula Sunday, 6 January 2019 (Group: Teignmouth & Dawlish) Meeting time 8:50, Start time 10:00 Moderate 8 miles / 12.9 km Route: A circular walk around Wembury Peninsula encompassing fantastic views across the River Yealm (from Wembury woods), also from the SW coast path. Many woods & the Teign. Sunday, 6 January 2019 (Group: East Devon) Start time 10:00 Moderate 10.5 miles / 16.9 km Bridford Wood, Cod Wood, Mardon Down, Wooston Castle, Dunsford Wood. If snow on Dartmoor check with leader for cancelation. Picnic. Dogs on short leads.

Up the Webburn and Down the Dart Sunday, 6 January 2019 (Group: Moorland) Start time 10:00 Strenuous 11 miles / 17.7 km Leigh Tor, Blackadon Tor, Sharp Tor, Yar Tor, Luckey Tor and Mel Tor.

Ashcombe Sunday, 6 January 2019 (Group: Totnes) Start time 10:30 Moderate 10.5 miles / 16.9 km (Estimated finish time: 16:15) Obelisk CP - Wesley Farm, Ashcombe, Dawlish, Long Lane.

Short Walk - and the River Otter Sunday, 6 January 2019 (Group: Teignmouth & Dawlish) Meeting time 9:20, Start time 10:30 Moderate 5.5 miles / 8.9 km A walk from Otterton, down the River Otter to and along the coast returning via Maunders Hill Road

Three Resrevoir Countryside Walk Sunday, 6 January 2019 (Group: South Devon) Start time 10:30 Moderate 9 miles / 14.5 km (Estimated finish time: 16:00) Three reservoir countryside walk. Moor Barton, Kiln Down, Middle Hole and Clampitt.

LET'S GO DARTING ABOUT ON TWELFTH NIGHT Sunday, 6 January 2019 (Group: Exeter & District) Start time 10:30 Moderate 9 miles / 14.5 km (Estimated finish time: 0:00) Leaving Dartmeet we head along riverside paths to reach open moorland. Then crossing the river (by bridge) the route takes us through Bellever Forest, passing Bellever Tor and Laughter Tor to Sherberton and stepping stones - subject to a recce in the days immediately before the walk, or avoidable by a diversion that shortens it - passing Hexworthy and Huccby.

Kingsbridge Recreation Ground Sunday, 6 January 2019 (Group: South Hams) Start time 10:30 Moderate 8 miles / 12.9 km Walk West Alvington, Woolston, Horsecombe, Lower Batson, Blanksmill, Collapit. Bring lunch.

An easterly circuit of . Sunday, 6 January 2019 (Group: East Devon) Start time 10:30 Leisurely 7.5 miles / 12.1 km Foxhill, Lower Beavor, New Park Coppice, The Old Lodge, Weycroft. Picnic. Dogs on short leads.

Loddiswell Sunday, 6 January 2019 (Group: Totnes) Start time 10:30 Moderate 6 miles / 9.7 km (Estimated finish time: 13:45) Loddiswell CP - Old Loddiswell Station, Avon Valley, Moderate, (Dogs on leads permitted)