Dartmoor Walks Summer 2009

Please note all our guests on the walking breaks are very welcome to one walk with our compliments with the exception of the navigation walks which we are happy to book on your behalf.

Visit a Dartmoor Longhouse 14:00, 2hrs

5th July
18th August

Wildlife at Dusk

20:00, 3hrs, bring binoculars, do not wear brightly coloured clothing (Trendelebere)

24th June
15th July

Guided Walks on Dartmoor

SATURDAY 1

10:30: 3hr Walk, Archaeology Of Haytor Down (Haytor, Lower Car Park)

SUNDAY 2

10:30: 3hr Walk, Kelly Mine (Trenchford Reservoir Car Park, Bullaton Cross) The first reference of this mine being worked was in 1797,with it finally closing in 1951. Curiously it was probably the last mine in Britain to use candles for underground lighting along with drilling by hand. Come on this tour to find out more.

11:15: 3hr Walk, Moorland Walk (Princetown)

MONDAY 3

10:30: 6hr Walk, Explore The Southern Moor (South Brent)

19:30: 1.5hr Stroll, Summer Evening Stroll (Postbridge)

TUESDAY 4

11:00: 2hr Stroll, Widecombe Village History (Widecombe-In-The-Moor) Join the Widecombe wag Tony beard for this look around Dartmoor's most famous village.

WEDNESDAY 5

13:30: 3hr Walk, Wildlife In Summer (Haytor, Lower Car Park) Please bring binoculars and do not wear brightly coloured clothing

20:00: 2hr Walk, Megaliths By Moonlight (King's Oven) Please bring a torch

THURSDAY 6

10:00: 3hr Walk, Dartmoor Rock Walk (Burrator Quarry)

FRIDAY 7

11:30: 2hr Stroll, Myths & Legends (Hound Tor) From 'Hairy Hands' to' Headless Horsemen', Dartmoor is renowned for its myths and legends. Find out more on this intriguing walk.

SATURDAY 8

10:30: 6hr Walk, High Moor Walk (Okehampton Moor)

11:00: 5hr Walk, Moorland Walk (Princetown)

SUNDAY 9

10:30: 3hr Walk, Archaeology Of Haytor Down (Haytor, Lower Car Park) Enjoy the area around one of Dartmoor's best known tors, making the most of the spectacular views, the quarries and the unique tramway made of granite setts

10:45: 3hr Walk, Prehistory Around Postbridge (Postbridge)

MONDAY 10

10:15: 2hr Stroll, Family Introduction To Dartmoor (Newbridge) A family stroll at a relaxed pace, and suitable for those wishing to take children (may not be suitable for pushchairs).

10:30: 4hr Walk, Ancient Mysteries Of The Moor (Sticklepath, Finch Foundry)

TUESDAY 11

10:30: 6hr Walk, High Moor Walk To Cranmere Pool (Okehampton Moor) This popular walk provides an opportunity to strike out into the heart of Dartmoor in the company of an experienced guide.

WEDNESDAY 12

10:00: 3hr Walk, Exploring Holne Moor (Combestone Tor)

11:00: 5hr Walk, The Forest On The Hill (Haytor, Lower Car Park) The story of a Dartmoor novel. Join local guide Phil Page as he explores some of the locations used in the book 'Forest on the Hill' by Eden Philpotts. During lunch (please bring a packed lunch) delve into Phil's extensive archive of information about Eden Philpotts and the Yarner Wood area.

THURSDAY 13

10:30: 4hr Walk, Shallowford And Corndon Tor (Bel Tor Corner)

FRIDAY 14

09:30: 6hr Walk, Duck's Pool Or Bust (Princetown) This Challenging walk will be 6hrs + and as the title suggests the goal is to reach Duck's Pool Pool and back as a circular route. A good level of fitness is required to complete this walk and appropriate out door clothing and footwear.

10:45: 2hr Stroll, Easy Going Stroll To Avon Dam (Shipley Bridge)

SATURDAY 15

10:30: 4hr Walk, Prehistory Around Postbridge (Postbridge)

10:30: 6hr Walk, Lustleigh Cleave & Nutcrackers (Trendlebere)

19:00: 2hr Stroll, Summer Evening Stroll (Pork Hill)

SUNDAY 16

10:30: 3hr Walk, Archaeology Of Haytor Down (Haytor, Lower Car Park)

11:15: 3hr Walk, Moorland Walk (Princetown) Enjoy the area around one of Dartmoor's best known tors, making the most of the spectacular views, the quarries and the unique tramway made of granite setts.

MONDAY 17

10:30: 3hr Walk, Nature In The Bovey Valley (Trendlebere)

TUESDAY 18

10:00: 6hr Walk, High Moor Walk (Fernworthy Reservoir)

WEDNESDAY 19

09:30: 6hr Walk, Quarries & Quietness (Merrivale, Four Winds)

13:30: 3hr Walk, Wildlife In Summer (Haytor, Lower Car Park) A linear walk finishing in yarner wood - Return transport provided

THURSDAY 20

10:30: 6hr Walk, The Wildest West (Willsworthy)

10:45: 2hr Stroll, Easy Going Stroll (Fernworthy Reservoir) A family stroll at a relaxed pace, and suitable for those wishing to take children (may not be suitable for pushchairs).

FRIDAY 21

11:00: 2hr Stroll, Widecombe Village History (Widecombe-In-The-Moor) Join Tony Beard the 'Widecombe Wag' on his tour of Dartmoor's most famous village.

SATURDAY 22

10:30: 2hr Stroll, Myths & Legends (Hound Tor)

11:00: 5hr Walk, Moorland Walk (Princetown)

SUNDAY 23

10:30: 3hr Walk, Archaeology Of Haytor Down (Haytor, Lower Car Park)

10:45: 3hr Walk, Prehistory Around Postbridge (Postbridge)

MONDAY 24

10:00: 4hr Walk, Exploring Holne Moor (Venford Reservoir)

WEDNESDAY 26

11:00: 3hr Walk, Picnic Walk (Postbridge)

11:00: 5hr Walk, The Forest On The Hill (Haytor, Lower Car Park) The story of a Dartmoor novel. Join local guide Phil Page as he explores some of the locations used in the book 'Forest on the Hill' by Eden Philpotts. During lunch (please bring a packed lunch) delve into Phil's extensive archive of information about Eden Philpotts and the Yarner Wood area.

THURSDAY 27

10:00: 6hr Walk, Ancient & Modern (Belstone)

FRIDAY 28

10:00: 4hr Walk, A Walk Through Time (Princetown)

SATURDAY 29

10:00: 6hr Walk, High Moor Walk To Cranmere Pool (Okehampton Moor) Visit the location of Dartmoor's' first letterbox.

10:30: 4hr Walk, Prehistory Around Postbridge (Postbridge)

SUNDAY 30

10:30: 3hr Walk, Archaeology Of Haytor Down (Haytor, Lower Car Park)

11:15: 3hr Walk, Moorland Walk (Princetown)

MONDAY 31

14:00: 3hr Walk, Erme A Prehistoric River (Ivybridge)

Navigation Events

All Navigation events are Adults £15.00, Children 14 & under £7.50

Beginners Guide to Map and Compass – 10:30, 6hrs

11th August
27th September

Improvers Navigation – 10:15, 6hrs

12th July
10th August
24th August

Practical Navigation - 10:15, 6hrs

22nd August