PLYMOUTH GROUP WALKS LIST 29th June 08 to 29th October 08

IMPORTANT: Shorter Wednesday and Sunday Walk Start Points and Car Share:
Some of the shorter Wednesday and Sunday walks will not have the starting point shown on the list, only the car share pick up point, unless the start point happens to be close to Plymouth. This will allow the leader flexibility in changing or even cancelling the walk in the case of very bad weather conditions, without having to drive, possibly many miles, to the original start point in case some members had travelled there directly.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.