Leaders, please submit your walks to the appropriate walks co-ordinator for the next list by 22nd Sep 2008 at the latest. Early submissions are most welcome. For details of the walks co-ordinators go to our home page and follow links by clicking on the Plymouth Group heading.
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Date |
Day |
Dist |
Start Point |
Start Time |
Grid Ref |
Car Share |
Time |
Walks Information |
Grade |
Ldrs Name |
Tel. No. |
|
29-Jun-08 |
Sun |
10 |
Lansallos NT CP |
1030 |
173518 |
Tesco, Transit Way |
0915 |
Lansallos – Polruan Figure of Eight
From Lansallos to Polruan via coastal path. Return thru woods above Pont Pill then fields and lanes back to coastal path and return to Lansallos. Several steep climbs. |
Mod/Stren |
Mike Bi |
667566 |
|
29-Jun-08 |
Sun |
8 |
Tesco Transit Way |
0915 |
472589 |
Tesco, Transit Way |
0915 |
Daphne de Maurier Country
Starting from Coombe Farm NT CP - GR 109511 Gribbin Head – Polkerris. Coastal & country lanes. Lunch on beach - weather permitting. |
Moderate |
Trish & Mitch Mi |
794268 |
|
02-Jul-08 |
Wed |
13 |
Postbridge CP |
1000 |
647789 |
Tesco, Roborough |
0900 |
Midsummer Madness
Route subject to military firing. Moorland walk to Cranmere Pool from the south via Grey Wethers, Sittaford Tor, Hangingstone Hill, return via Black Hill, Cut Hill, West Dart Head and East Dart River |
Stren |
John Sk |
782454 |
|
03-Jul-08 |
Thu |
4.5 |
Tiger Public House |
1900 |
482594 |
_ |
- |
Whitleigh Woods An unusual semi urban walk going along Drunkers Lane, Tamerton Foliot, Ernesettle Creek, Woodlaw Fort. |
Easy |
Ivan Me |
774019 |
|
06-Jul-08 |
Sun |
18 |
Haytor CP |
0930 |
765772 |
B&Q, Marsh Mills |
0830 |
The Templer Way A linear walk from Haytor Quarry to the sea at Shaldon. Long but all downhill. Please note: Contact the leader, by 16th June please, if you’d like transport back to Haytor by minibus at the end of the walk. |
Mod/ Stren |
Jean Ha |
862597 |
|
06-Jul-08 |
Sun |
6 |
Leaping Salmon Horrabridge (on road) |
1000 |
513699 |
Tesco, Roborough |
0930 |
Sampford Spiney Fields and moorland paths. Back in time for the men’s Final at Wimbledon. |
Mod |
Jane Ki |
01822 834964 |
|
09-Jul-08 |
Wed |
11 |
Postbridge CP |
1000 |
647789 |
Tesco, Roborough |
0900 |
A moorland walk A walk over moorland to Lower White Tor, Longaford Tor, Powder Mills, and Bellever. A few climbs |
Stren |
Brenda Gi |
01626 835119 |
|
09-Jul-08 |
Wed |
6.5 |
Haye Rd Playing Fields, Elburton |
1000 |
532536 |
_ |
- |
Down Thomas - Wembury Walk across fields and along the coast. One climb. |
Leis |
Pat P |
663526 |
|
10-Jul-08 |
Thu |
3 |
Jennycliff CP |
1900 |
493523 |
_ |
- |
From the Sound to the Marina A short walk down to Hooe and through Turnchapel to Mountbatten along roads and back to Jennycliff along South West Coast Path. Pub in Hooe (Optional) |
Easy |
Pam Du |
783452 |
|
13-Jul-08 |
Sun |
14 |
Princetown CP |
1000 |
589735 |
Tesco, Roborough |
0930 |
The Great Escape Whiteworks, Dartmoor Centre, Cherrybrook Hotel, Littaford Tor, Beardown Tors, Bachelors Hall. Open moorland, tracks and roads. One steep climb. Weir crossing. |
Stren |
Christine Lo/ Janet Ai |
559781 |
|
13-Jul-08 |
Sun |
8 |
Tesco Roborough |
0930 |
502616 |
_ |
- |
In and around Bellever Forrest Woodland tracks and open moor, taking in Arch, Bellever and Laughter Tors. No stepping stones. |
Mod |
Fran Al |
787062 |
|
16-Jul-08 |
Wed |
11 |
Pork Hill CP |
1000 |
531752 |
Tesco, Roborough |
0915 |
A moorland walk Towards Sampford Spiney. Field systems to Horrabridge, Walkhampton Church, and disused railway line. Onto Davey Farm, Merrivale and Little Staple Tor. |
Mod |
Greta Th |
01822 610002 |
|
17-Jul-08 |
Thu |
4 |
Ringmoor Cottage Sheepstor |
1900 |
558666 |
_ |
- |
Ring Around Ringmore Gutter Tor, Legis Tor, Brisworthy Stone Circle, Moorland Paths, a few stiles. |
Easy |
Fran Al |
787062 |
|
20-Jul-08 |
Sun |
11 |
Venford Reservoir CP |
1000 |
686713 |
Tesco, Roborough |
0900 |
A Dartmoor Stroll Moor and Tracks. Going through Sandy Way, Ter Hill and Hexworth. |
Mod |
John Ti |
01822 840716 |
|
23-Jul-08 |
Wed |
7 |
Tesco Roborough |
0945 |
502616 |
_ |
- |
Weir Quay Walk through woods and fields. Hilly but with good views. |
Leis |
Doris Ch |
01822 840464 |
|
23-Jul-08 |
Wed |
11 |
Whiteworks CP |
1000 |
606707 |
Tesco, Roborough |
0915 |
Circuit from Whiteworks An all moorland walk with a few boggy areas and several stream crossings, but no steep climbs. Nun’s Cross Farm, Calveslake Tor, Grim’s Grave, Erme Pits, Philpotts Cave, Fox Tor and Childe’s Tomb |
Mod |
Martin Hi |
842728 |
|
27-Jul-08 |
Sun |
6 |
Haye Rd Playing Fields, Elburton |
0930 |
532536 |
_ |
- |
Start Point to Hallsands Coastal paths and green lanes with some ups and downs. |
Mod |
Julie Pa |
670703 |
|
27-Jul-08 |
Sun |
11 |
Pork Hill CP |
1000 |
531752 |
Tesco, Roborough |
0915 |
Around Horrabridge and Walkhampton Towards Sampford Spiney, field systems to Horrabridge, Walkhampton Church, Disused railway, Davey Town, Merrivale, Little Staple Tor. |
Mod |
Greta Th |
01822 610002 |
|
30-Jul-08 |
Wed |
15 |
Postbridge CP |
1000 |
647789 |
Tesco, Roborough |
0900 |
Beautiful views on the North Moor (Weather permitting). North to East Dart waterfall, Stats House, Quintin’s Man, Hangingstone Hill and back via Western Tor and along forest to Grey Wethers, etc. Mainly tracks, some open moor. Quite a few hilly bits and one boggy bit!! |
Mod/ Stren |
Hazel Sm |
691800 |
|
31-Jul-08 |
Thu |
4 |
Lowery Cross CP |
1900 |
548692 |
_ |
- |
Leather Tor Through the plantations and up to Leather and Sharpitor tors and return via Peek Hill |
Easy |
Mike Bi |
667566 |
|
Date |
Day |
Dist |
Start Point |
Start Time |
Grid Ref |
Car Share |
Time |
Walks Information |
Grade |
Ldrs Name |
Tel. No. |
|
03-Aug-08 |
Sun |
13 |
Ivybridge (back gate of Stowford Mill) |
1000 |
636568 |
B&Q, Marsh Mills |
0915 |
Walk Cornwood – New Waste – Yealm Steps – Tristis Rock Please note that there is plenty of street parking in the area on Sundays |
Stren |
Janice We |
779786 |
|
06-Aug-08 |
Wed |
5 |
B&Q CP Marsh Mills |
0945 |
522568 |
_ |
- |
Bus Pass Special Taking the No X80 bus to Dartington (10.00). Walk along the riverside and fields via Dartington Estate. |
Leis |
Trish & Mitch Mi |
794268 |
|
06-Aug-08 |
Wed |
14 |
Lanehead CP |
1000 |
537823 |
Tesco, Roborough |
0900 |
Carry on Cleaving Tavy Cleave (Standon side), Fur Tor, Little Kneeset, Rattlebrook, Doe Tor. An all moorland walk, tussocks, bogs and river crossings. Some flat bits. No dogs please |
Stren |
Martin Ro |
01822 810867 |
|
07-Aug-08 |
Thu |
4 |
Dousland CP |
1900 |
546695 |
_ |
- |
Dousland Area Dousland to Welltown, Eggworthy and return with a new path along the way. CP is 1 km beyond Dousland, on left hand side of Princetown Road. |
Easy |
Ivan Me |
774019 |
|
Exmoor - Pinkery Weekend Walks For more information see note under news and information section |
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09-Aug-08 |
Sat |
10.5 |
Pinkery Centre |
0930 |
SS 723411 |
- |
- |
Pinkery Weekend – Longer Saturday Walk Pinkery pond, Chains Barrow, Hoar Oak Tree, Cheriton Ridge, Furehill, Saddle Gate and return to Pinkery Centre. |
Mod |
Mike Bi |
667566 |
|
09-Aug-08 |
Sat |
7 |
Pinkery Centre |
1000 |
SS 723411 |
- |
- |
Pinkery Weekend – Shorter Saturday Walk Pinkery Pond, Chains Barrow, Hoar Oak, Thornhill and return to Pinkery Centre. |
Mod |
Margaret Ha |
791085 |
|
10-Aug-08 |
Sun |
12 |
Lynmouth Bridge |
1000 |
SS 723495 |
- |
- |
Pinkery Weekend – Longer Sunday Walk Coast path from Lynmouth to Wingate Coombe with a couple of steep climbs. Easier return to Lynmouth via Brendon and East Lyn River. |
Mod/ Stren |
Martin Hi |
842728 |
|
10-Aug-08 |
Sun |
7 |
Simonsbath |
1000 |
SS 774394 |
- |
- |
Pinkery Weekend – Shorter Sunday Walk Simonsbath to Picked Stones and returning via Cow Castle and along the side of the river Barle. |
Mod |
Margaret Va |
705868 |
|
13-Aug-08 |
Wed |
11 |
Belstone CP |
1000 |
621938 |
Tesco, Roborough |
0845 |
Ten Tors Row Tor, Yes Tor, Dinger Tor, Oke Tor and six others. Moorland paths and open moor with a few steep climbs |
Mod/ Stren |
Mary Da |
01392 277183 |
|
17-Aug-08 |
Sun |
9.5 |
Milton Abbot |
1000 |
407795 |
Tesco, Roborough |
0915 |
Ivan Special Footpaths, fields and woods. Narracott, Chillaton, Billacombe, Meadwell, Kelly Lodge, around the church. Please Note: on street parking. |
Mod |
Ivan Me |
774019 |
|
20-Aug-08 |
Wed |
18 |
Okehampton CP |
0910 |
591951 |
Tesco, Roborough |
0800 |
Chagford to Okehampton #671 bus from Fore St @ 09.10. Route is weather dependent. If fine across open moor, if poor, footpaths, etc, around northern edge of moor. Mod at a Mod pace. |
Mod |
Janice We |
779786 |
|
20-Aug-08 |
Wed |
6 |
A1 bus stop Royal Parade |
1015 |
- |
_ |
- |
Bus Pass Special II Take the 81C bus from the A1 bus stop on Royal Parade. Rame Head along the coast to Cremyll Ferry and back to Admirals Hard. |
Leis |
Trish & Mitch Mi |
794268 |
|
21-Aug-08 |
Thu |
3 |
Devon Tors CP |
1900 |
521679 |
_ |
- |
End of Season Walk And Buffet Supper Short walk around Yelverton before buffet at 8.00ish |
Easy |
Ivan Me |
774019 |
|
24-Aug-08 |
Sun |
10 |
Princetown CP |
1000 |
589735 |
Tesco, Roborough |
0930 |
3 Rivers a Leat and a Tor Along the rivers Strane, Swincombe, West Dart and Devonport leat. Maybe Blackey Tor too. Tea at the Fox Tor Café after the walk |
Mod |
Tom & Sue Al |
492190 |
|
27-Aug-08 |
Wed |
13 |
Fernworthy Res. CP |
1000 |
669838 |
Tesco, Roborough |
0900 |
N.E. Dartmoor and Edge North via Scorhill Circle, Throwleigh Common. South via Gidleigh and Teigncombe. Moor, not too messy, footpaths and a few lanes. |
Mod |
Russell St |
266608 |
|
31-Aug-08 |
Sun |
6 |
Calstock Railway Station |
1000 |
472589 |
Tesco, Transit Way |
0930 |
Calstock Station to Cotehele and back Tracks and paths through woods and some road walking. Some steep hills. Can be muddy after heavy rain. |
Easy |
Vereleen Fi |
484401 |
|
31-Aug-08 |
Sun |
8.5 |
High Down CP |
1000 |
525854 |
Tesco, Roborough |
0915 |
Mine Your Step! We pick our way across the moor to visit such delights as Doe Tor Brook Falls, Wheal Frederick mine, Rattlebrook mine and Bleak House. Our return then follows the infant River Lyd below Great Nodden. Expect climbs, some tussocks and boggy terrain. |
Stren |
Tom & Sue Al |
492190 |
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Date |
Day |
Dist |
Start Point |
Start Time |
Grid Ref |
Car Share |
Time |
Walks Information |
Grade |
Ldrs Name |
Tel. No. |
|
03-Sep-08 |
Wed |
11.5 |
Combestone Tor |
1000 |
670718 |
Tesco, Roborough |
0845 |
A Cross Walk. Get rid of your frustrations on a tour of Dartmoor crosses. Mostly open moor. Bogs, hills and tussocks to be expected. |
Stren |
Tom & Sue Al |
492190 |
|
03-Sep-08 |
Wed |
7 |
Tesco Roborough |
1000 |
502616 |
_ |
- |
A Dartmoor Bimble I From Sharpitor, Peek Hill and Crazywell Pool. |
Leis |
Fran Al |
787062 |
|
07-Sep-08 |
Sun |
11 |
Dartmeet CP |
1000 |
672732 |
Tesco, Roborough |
0900 |
Dart Gorge Bench Tor, Holne Woods, Newbridge, Mel Tor, Luckey Tor. Moorland and riverside paths with a few scrambles. Stepping stones at Dartmeet or car shuttle to Combestone Tor if the river is high |
Mod/ Stren |
Martin Hi |
842728 |
|
10-Sep-08 |
Wed |
11 |
Ivybridge CP (Fee) |
1000 |
635561 |
B&Q, Marsh Mills |
0920 |
In and Above Ivybridge Out of Ivybridge and onto the moor via Western Beacon, Ugborough Beacon, Hangershell Rock, Tor Rocks and Harford. Some road walking, but mainly moorland tracks and woodland paths |
Mod |
Mike Le |
776823 |
|
14-Sep-08 |
Sun |
10 |
Lowery Cross CP |
1030 |
548692 |
Tesco, Roborough |
1000 |
Out of Burrator Woodland and moorland visiting Cramber, Hart, Black and Sharpitor Tors. |
Mod |
Mike Bi |
667566 |
|
17-Sep-08 |
Wed |
9.5 |
Bennets Cross CP |
1000 |
682818 |
Tesco, Roborough |
0915 |
A Dartmoor Bimble II Grimspound, Heathercombe, Lower Hookner, Hurston and Jurston. |
Mod/ Stren |
John Ro |
228910 |
|
17-Sep-08 |
Wed |
6 |
Haye Rd Playing Fields, Elburton |
0930 |
532536 |
_ |
- |
A walk by Frogmore creek Through fields and along paths and green lanes. One steep climb. |
Leis |
Rosemary Co |
776893 |
|
21-Sep-08 |
Sun |
10 |
Aveton Gifford CP |
1000 |
693473 |
B&Q, Marsh Mills |
0915 |
Aveton Gifford to Thurlestone and Back Aveton Gifford to Thurlestone, Bantham, Avon Estuary. Paths/wood/coastal path. One steep climb. |
Mod |
Paul Gi |
348750 |
|
Please submit any walks for the next list by 22nd September 2008. Thank-you. |
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24-Sep-08 |
Wed |
12 |
Bigbury-On-Sea |
1000 |
656443 |
Haye Rd Field CP Elburton |
0915 |
A&E (Avon and Erme) East to the Avon Estuary Walk then west via Ringmore and Kingston to Wornwell Beach. Return along the coastal path via Challaborough. Mostly tracks and paths with short road sections. Quite a few ups and downs, some steep. |
Mod/ Stren |
Ian Ch |
337400 |
|
28-Sep-08 |
Sun |
9.5 |
Yealmpton Church |
1000 |
577517 |
Haye Rd Field CP Elburton |
0930 |
Yealmpton to Ringmore Footpaths, lanes and coastal path with a low tide crossing of th Erme (Bring a towel!). Car shuttle from Ringmore back to Yealmpton. For arrangements phone leaders. |
Mod/ Stren |
Diana McC/ Joy To |
01503 232889 |
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Date |
Day |
Dist |
Start Point |
Start Time |
Grid Ref |
Car Share |
Time |
Walks Information |
Grade |
Ldrs Name |
Tel. No. |
|
01-Oct-08 |
Wed |
10 |
Lee Moor |
1000 |
576624 |
Tesco, Roborough |
0930 |
The Wastelands Passing through various Wastes, climbing Penn Beacon, walking through Dendles Wood and finishing through Headon China Clay Works. The walk is mainly on paths with a little road walking. |
Mod |
Sue Br |
01822 852584 |
|
05-Oct-08 |
Sun |
9 |
Pork Hill CP |
1000 |
531752 |
Tesco, Roborough |
0915 |
Three Downs and a Common Downs, common and tracks. |
Mod |
Gill Sa |
07739 643260 |
|
08-Oct-08 |
Wed |
10 |
Dartmoor Inn Moor Gate |
1000 |
524854 |
Tesco, Roborough |
0900 |
Two rivers and Four Tors Up the Lyd to Gren Tor, Hunt Tor and Kitty Tor, then follow the West Okement to Shilston Tor, and back via Great Nodden |
Mod |
Jenny & Pat |
673661/ 673172 |
|
12-Oct-08 |
Sun |
10 |
Newbridge CP |
1000 |
711708 |
B&Q, Marsh Mills |
0900 |
Figure of eight walk to Leusdon Meet at Newbridge car park for a figure of eight walk to Leusdon via Spitchwick using Dr Blackall’s drive, 6 miles then 4 miles into Holne. Please bring picnic and drinks. |
Mod |
Jane Ki |
01822 834964 |
|
15-Oct-08 |
Wed |
6 |
B&Q CP Marsh Mills |
1000 |
522568 |
_ |
- |
Stover Park A walk around Stover Park. |
Leis |
Ken & Barbara Sa |
789110 |
|
15-Oct-08 |
Wed |
12 |
Colliford Dam |
1000 |
176709 |
Tesco, Transit Way |
0900 |
Colliford Lake Taking in Browngelly, Dozmary Pool, a nature reserve and more. |
Mod |
Brian Wa |
562337 |
|
The 1240 Dartmoor Forest Perambulation Weekend For more information see note under the News & Information section |
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17-Oct-08 |
Fri |
15 |
Belstone CP |
1000 |
621938 |
Clearbrook |
0900 |
The 1240 Dartmoor Forest Perambulation – Day 1 From Belstone to Bellever. Mileage is approximate. Overnight at Bellever/Postbridge. See newsletter for details. |
Stren |
Martin Hi |
842728 |
|
18-Oct-08 |
Sat |
19 |
Bellever Hostel |
0900 |
654775 |
N/A |
- |
The 1240 Dartmoor Forest Perambulation – Day 2 From Bellever to Princetown. Mileage is approximate. Overnight at Princetown. See newsletter for details. |
Stren |
Sue & Chris Br |
01822 852584 |
|
19-Oct-08 |
Sun |
19 |
Princetown Moorland Centre |
0900 |
590734 |
N/A |
- |
The 1240 Dartmoor Forest Perambulation – Day 3 From Princetown to Belstone. Mileage is approximate. See newsletter for details. |
Stren |
Martin Ro |
01822 810867 |
|
19-Oct-08 |
Sun |
10 |
Burrator Quarry CP |
1000 |
549677 |
Tesco, Roborough |
0930 |
Clockwise around Burrator Mainly moorland, Yennadon, Peek Hill, Crazy Well, Coombshead, Cuckoo Rock, Sheeps Tor. |
Mod |
Ann Pr |
788355 |
|
22-Oct-08 |
Wed |
13 |
Stokenham |
1000 |
808428 |
Haye Rd Field CP Elburton |
0900 |
A coastal bimble Beeson, Dunstone Cross, South Allington, Lannacombe Beach, Start Point, Hallsands and Beesands. Country Roads, South West Coast Path. Some steep climbs and stunning views. |
Mod/ Stren |
Christine Lo |
559781 |
|
26-Oct-08 |
Sun |
8 |
Haye Rd Playing Fields, Elburton |
0930 |
532536 |
_ |
- |
Aveton Gifford to Bantham Field tracks and lanes with 2 steep climbs. |
Mod |
Tricia Mi |
794268 |
|
26-Oct-08 |
Sun |
12 |
Mary Tavy BT Exchange |
1000 |
533636 |
Tesco, Roborough |
0915 |
Jewell in the Down Grendon, Peter Tavy, Cox Tor, White Tor, Wapsworthy, Wheal Jane, Gibbet. Paths, lanes and open moorland. Some step climbs. No dogs please. |
Mod/ Stren |
Martin Ro |
01822 810867 |
|
29-Oct-08 |
Wed |
5.5 |
B&Q CP Marsh Mills |
0930 |
522568 |
_ |
- |
Ashburton Wooded valleys with fine views over Dartmoor. |
Leis |
Carol Be/ Rod O |
558926 |
|
29-Oct-08 |
Wed |
13.5 |
Leg O' Mutton CP |
1000 |
518679 |
Tesco, Roborough |
0935 |
Fall in Double Waters North Plantation, Sticklepath Wood, Buckator, Hatch Mill, Berrator, Double Waters, West Down. Grenofen. Riverside paths, down land and lanes. Some steep climbs. No dogs please |
Mod/ Stren |
Martin Ro |
01822 810867 |
|
Please submit any walks for the next list by 22nd September 2008. Thank-you. |
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