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.
Visit a Dartmoor Longhouse 14:00, 2hrs
3rd January
More information on the walks
Guided Walks on Dartmoor
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FRIDAY 1
12:00: 3hr Walk, New Year Resolution - Get Fit in 2010 (Postbridge) A walk up the East Dart Valley looking at the prehistoric remains returning over Broad Down. Guide D Jenkin Distance 4-5m/8-9.5km **
SATURDAY 2
10:30: 4hr Walk, Meavy Meanderings (Princetown) Lots to see in the Meavy Valley, stone rows prehistoric settlements and tin mining remains, a fascinating and accessible area. Guide A Cope Distance 6m/9.5km **
13:45: 1.5hr Stroll, Family Introduction to Dartmoor (Postbridge) The perfect way to start your exploration of Dartmoor. *
SUNDAY 3
09:15: 6hr Walk, Ice Works and Railways (Prewley) Visit the remains of the Rattlebrook Tramway used in the extraction of peat as part of this walk. Walkers need to be fit and well equipped. Guide S Dell Distance 10m/16km ***
TUESDAY 5
11:00: 3hr Walk, Meldon's Past Industries (Meldon Reservoir) Learn more about this area and its unusual geology which has led to its various industries. Why not make an interactive visit first www.virtuallydartmoor.org.uk Guide C Fitzroy Distance 5m/8km **
SATURDAY 9
10:30: 4hr Walk, Moorland, Woods and a Village of Yesteryear (Cadover Bridge) Across Ringmoor Down, through Burrator Wood to Marchant's Cross, across open fields to Lovaton and thence to Durrance. Guide C Ridgers Distance 6.2m/10km ***
SUNDAY 10
09:30: 3hr Walk, Birds in Winter (Trendlebere) A walk to see resident birds and winter arrivals. Guide P Page Distance 3m/5km **
MONDAY 11
10:30: 4hr Walk, Bronze, Tin, Peat, Clay, Granite & Man (Ivybridge) 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. Guide M Walker Distance 8m/13km ***
SUNDAY 17
10:30: 4.5hr Walk, Farms & Forests, Tunnels & Tin (Norsworthy Bridge) Visit some old farms and tin mines as you make your way to where the Abbot's Way fords the Plym. Guide J Whiting Distance 7m/11km **
TUESDAY 19
11:00: 3hr Walk, Walks for Women (Pork Hill) Enjoy a walk in the company of other women led by a female guide Liz Miall **
SATURDAY 23
11:00: 3hr Walk, Archaeology (Bel Tor Corner) Explore the archaeology to be found in this area. Guide A Partridge Distance 4.5m/7km **
SUNDAY 24
10:00: 4hr Walk, Moorland and Antiquities (Merrivale, Four Winds) Lots of interest on this walk in the company of Dartmoor guide Tom Soby Distance 6m/10km **
SATURDAY 30
10:00: 5hr Walk, Duck's Pool Letterbox (Princetown) This challenging walk will take you to Duck's Pool one of only 2 Dartmoor letterboxes with a permanent site. Walkers need to be fit and well equipped. Guide P Challiss Distance 8.5m/14km ***
SUNDAY 31
10:30: 4hr Walk, The Legend of Grey Wethers (Postbridge) Hear about the story of Grey Wethers and see for yourself the illusion created by these stone circles. Guide I Johnstone Distance 7m/11km **
10:30: 2hr Walk, An Introduction to Dartmoor (Haytor, Lower Car Park) Enjoy a walk around Haytor Down and an introduction to what is special about Dartmoor. Guide T Burges *
Navigation Events
All Navigation events are Adults £15.00, Children 14 & under £7.50
Beginners Guide to Map and Compass – 10:15, 6hrs
23rd January
GPS Get lost on Dartmoor - no more! – 10:15, 6hrs
10th January
