8 August 2006
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Free guided walks to Dartmoor public transport users
Dartmoor National Park Authority has organised an exciting programme of walks and events, for summer Sundays in 2006, linked to the public transport network, enabling a car free journey and an opportunity to enjoy a fascinating programme of walks in the company of an experienced Dartmoor guide. If you catch the bus to the start of the walk and show your ticket to the guide you can join the walk free of charge.
Walks accessible from Exeter and Plymouth by the 82 bus service and the Sunday Rover Network begin on Sunday 13 August with a five hour Moorland Walk, starting outside the High Moorland Visitor Centre, Princetown, at 11 am and a three hour walk, exploring Prehistory around Postbridge, starting outside the Postbridge Information Centre at 10.45 am.
Also on Sunday 13 August, and accessible by the Sunday Rover and 270 bus service (Newton Abbot to Totnes via Widecombe-in-the-Moor), is a three and a half hour exploration of the Archaeology of Haytor Down. Meet outside Haytor Information Centre at 10.30 am.
The programme continues throughout August and into September.
Princetown: Moorland Walk
•20 August 11.15 am (three hours)
•27 August 11 am (five hours)
•3 September 11.15 am (three hours)
Postbridge: Prehistory around Postbridge walk
•20 August 11 am (four and a half hours)
•27 August 10.45 am (three hours)
•3 September 11 am (four and a half hours)
Haytor: Archaeology of Haytor Down walk
•20 August 10.30 am (three and a half hours)
•27 August 10.30 am (three and a half hours)
•3 September 10.30 am (three and a half hours)
Dartmoor National Park Authority’s full summer guided walks and events programme contains options ranging from one and a half hour strolls to six hour rambles. There are events for children, Ranger navigation walks, and the chance to learn about the history and archaeology of Dartmoor - all in the company of Dartmoor National Park Authority's qualified guides.
The programme also contains local shows, markets, craft fairs, and many other events organised by Dartmoor communities. To obtain further information, check out the Authority’s web site www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk or telephone the Events Hotline on (01822) 890414. The full walks and events programme is published in the new Dartmoor National Park Visitor Guide 2006, the Authority’s free information newspaper, available from all National Park Authority Information Centres, local libraries and Tourist Information Centres.
Remember, if you travel to one of the National Park Authority’s guided walks by public transport, and show your ticket to the guide, you can join the walk free of charge. The Sunday Rover ticket allows unlimited travel on the Dartmoor bus network for just £5 (price per adult ticket for the day) Telephone Traveline on 0870 608 2 608 for public transport information. Dartmoor National Park Authority regrets that dogs are not permitted on any walks featured in the walks programme.
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For Further Information
Claire Partridge, Information Officer (Activities)
Mike Nendick, Communications Officer, Dartmoor National Park Authority
Tel: (01626) 832093
Agendas for full Dartmoor National Park Authority meetings and Dartmoor National Park Authority planning meetings are now available on the Authority's website These Agendas are placed on the Authority's web site 7 days in advance of these meetings.
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Notes for Editors
Guided walks costs
Up to 2 hours £3.00
Up to 3 hours £4.50
Up to 4 hours £5.00
Up to 6 hours £6.00
Children 14 & Under £1.50
Navigation Courses £12.00
Children’s activities £2.50
Accompanying adults go free but must accompany children 14 and under.
National Parks cover 10% of the land area of England, Wales and Scotland. They are of special value to the whole nation because of their great beauty, their wildlife and cultural interests and the opportunities they offer for quiet enjoyment. However, they are not nationally owned - the land is in the hands of many landowners or occupiers including farmers. Over 33,500 people live inside the Dartmoor National Park and many millions of visits are made to it each year.
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This page last updated 8 August 2006
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