Dartmoor’s Finest Walking Breaks
If you are booking one of our Devon Walking Offers please check at the time of booking that places are still available on the walks by phone 01822 613221 or e-mail
walk@bedford-hotel.co.uk
The same Dartmoor Walking Breaks
are also
available at
our sister Hotel
The Two Bridges Hotel at the heart of Dartmoor.
Dartmoor Walks Winter 09/10
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.
More information on the walks
Guided Walks on Dartmoor
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TUESDAY 2
10:30: 4hr Walk, Bread, Cheese, Cider and Ice (Prewley) A mixture of easy walking and rough open moorland as you explore the industrial past and ponder stories of a perambulating Bishop. Distance 8m/13km ***
SUNDAY 7
10:00: 4hr Walk, Tyrwhitt's Horse-drawn Railway (Princetown) A circular walk along the route of the Princetown Railway to re-discover the line of Tyrwhitts original horse-drawn tramway to princetown. Visitng the quarries at Foggintor, Ingra Tor and Swell Tor on the line looking at the reasons behind the differences in the eventual GWR route across the moors. Distance 6m/10km **
10:00: 5hr Walk, Medieval Landscape and Tramway (Hound Tor) Explore the landscape either side of the Becka Brook. Distance 7m/11km **
WEDNESDAY 10
10:30: 4hr Walk, Bronze, Tin, Peat, Clay, Granite and Man (Ivybridge, meet in the Park and Ride car park) The south moor is rich in its history, discover more on this walk which takes you out to Western Beacon, Spurrells Cross and Butter Brook. This walk is timmed to coincide with trains and buses arriving at the station. Distance 6m/13km ***
SATURDAY 13
10:30: 4.5hr Walk, Water, Rocks and Railway Lines (Lydford High Down) An excursion to Doe Tor Brook to its scource, exploring the remains of tin mines and visiting Great Links Tor on the way to the old peat railway and a Tiger's haunt. Distance 6m/10km **
SUNDAY 14
09:45: 6hr Walk, Widecombe Skyline (Widecombe-In-The-Moor) Discover the archaeology to be found on Hameldown and Chinkwell ridges. Walkers need to be fit and well equipped. Distance 9.5m/15km ***
10:30: 3hr Walk, Walks for Women (Princetown) Enjoy a walk in the company of other women led by a female guide **
MONDAY 15
10:00: 3hr Walk, Burrator Reservoir - off the road (Burrator Quarry) A circular walk heading out on the old railway line towards Lowry and Cross Gate and returning via Norsworthy bridge and Sheepstor. Distance 5m/8km *
TUESDAY 16
09:30: 5.5hr Walk, Warrens and Waterfalls (Cadover Bridge) Discover the Warrens and hidden waterfalls of the Plym Valley. Walkers need to be fit and well equipped. Distance 8.5m/14km ***
WEDNESDAY 17
10:30: 4hr Walk, Waterfalls and Ancient Stone Circles (Postbridge) Visit the East Dart Falls and Grey Wethers as part of this walk. Distance 8m/13km ***
THURSDAY 18
13:45: 1.5hr Walk, Family Introduction to Dartmoor (Pork Hill) The perfect way to start your exploration of Dartmoor *
FRIDAY 19
10:00: 3hr Walk, Railways and Quarries (Sharpitor) Visit swell Tor and Foggintor quarries as part of this walk. Distance 4.5m/7km **
SUNDAY 21
09:30: 3hr Walk, Birds in Winter (Trendlebere) A walk to see resident birds and winter arrivals. Distance 3m/5km **
09:30: 6hr Walk, Ten Tors + One (Haytor, Lower Car Park) As well as the Tors there will be history and legends on this walk. Walkers need to be fit and well equipped. Distance 8.5m/13.5km ***
SATURDAY 27
10:30: 3hr Walk, Merrivale Mysteries (Merrivale, Four Winds) Explore the myths and mysteries behind the archaeological remains in this area. **
