Guided Walks and Local Events April 2008
For more information on the start point location use the following link to Guided Walk Start Points
Dartmoor National Park Authority events and walks are shown in bold in this list.
For information on charges - Key facts on walks
This months highlight Ivybridge Walking Festival
This year's Ivybridge Walking Festival will take place between 26th April and 5th May 2008. The Ivybridge Walking & Outdoor Festival 2008 now includes nearly 50 events including walks from Dartmoor National Park, South Devon AONB and The Devon Wildlife Trust together with special events arranged in Ivybridge. If you have any queries or suggestions for events, please contact Mark Walker on 01752 897034.
For full details of all the events please go to -
www.ivybridge-devon.co.uk/walking2008.htm (external link, opens new window)
TUESDAY 1
10:45: 3hr Walk, Tinning & Antiquities (Norsworthy)
WEDNESDAY 2
10:45: 3hr Walk, How People Have Used the Moor (Cadover Bridge)
THURSDAY 3
10:30: 3hr Walk, Walks for Women (Princetown) These walks will be led by a female guide and will provide an introduction to Dartmoor in the company of other women. Guide D Jenkin 01647 440053
09:00: Buckfastleigh Community Market. Buckfastleigh Town Hall. Local produce, Fair Trade refreshments, disabled access, local parking. Contact Jenny 07799 534974.
FRIDAY 4
10:30: 4hr Walk, Tramway & Medieval Landscapes (Haytor, Lower Car Park) Explore this popular location including the remains of the Tramway used to transport granite where the rails are made from granite setts. Why not make a virtual visit to Haytor www.virtuallydartmoor.org (external link opens new window) before joining this walk.
11:00: 2hr Activity, Wellies, Water and Wildlife (Bedford Bridge) Discover the secret world beneath the surface of a moorland river.
SATURDAY 5
10:30: 3hr Walk, Shallowford & Corndon Tor (Bel Tor Corner)
10:30: 3hr Walk, Prison and Village History (Princetown) Explore Princetown and the surrounding area. Hear about the origins of the settlement and the building of the Prison.
SUNDAY 6
10:00: 3hr Walk, Spring in The Woods (Steps Bridge)
10:15: 6hr Activity, Beginner's Guide to Map & Compass (Princetown) Learn to navigate using a map and compass. For more details and to book contact 01822 890414.
11:00: 2hr Stroll, Dartmoor Legends & Folklore (Hound Tor) How did this famous landmark get its name? Find out more on this stroll.
14:00: 2hrs, Visit a Dartmoor Longhouse (Bel Tor Corner) Visit the DNPA's Grade One listed Longhouse with its many original features. Please book on 01822 890414. Why not visit interactivley first - see the house and hear the memories of those who lived there www.virtuallydartmoor.org (external link, opens new window)
12:00: National Trust Children's Bird and Nest Day. Lydford Gorge. Contact lydfordgorge@nationaltrust.org.uk.
MONDAY 7
10:45: 2hr Walk, Wooded Valley Walk (Dartmeet) Explore the Dart Valley from this popular beauty spot
10:30: 6hr Walk, Lustleigh Cleave & Nutcrackers (Trendlebere) Enjoy a walk on the eastern slopes of Dartmoor in this lovely wooded area
TUESDAY 8
10:30: 4hr Walk, Moorland Walk (Cadover Bridge) With prehistoric cairns, hut circles, the remains of medieval long houses and associated field systems, there is plenty to explore in this area
11:00: 2hr Stroll, Widecombe Village History (Widecombe-In-The-Moor) Join the Widecombe Wag Tony Beard for a unique look at this famous village.
Stalk/See. Aune Head Arts Workshop to get 'deeper' into Dartmoor; tracking, sound gathering, and investigating habitats and inhabitants. Accommodation at Bellever Youth Hostel. Pre-booking essential. £395pp including equipment, tuition, meals and accommodation. Contact: 01822 890539. Until Friday 11 April 2008
WEDNESDAY 9
10:30: 6hr Walk, Grimspound & Hameldown (Shapley Common) Visit the remains of the Bronze age settlement at Grimspound as part of this walk
THURSDAY 10
14:30: 1.5hr Stroll, Family Introduction to Dartmoor (Postbridge) The perfect way to begin your exploration of Dartmoor
09:00: Buckfastleigh Community Market. Buckfastleigh Town Hall. Local produce, Fair Trade refreshments, disabled access, local parking. Contact Jenny 07799 534974.
FRIDAY 11
11:00: 5hr Walk, Crock of Gold And Child's Tomb (Princetown)
SATURDAY 12
10:45: 4hr Walk, Cairns & Coffin Stone (Bel Tor Corner)
14:00: 3hr Walk, Industrial Archaeology (Sharpitor)
Dartmoor Volunteer Days. Join Dartmoor National Park Rangers to help make a practical difference to Dartmoor. Why not help with some vegetation clearance near Cornwood, Ivybridge. The activity is between 10 am - 3 pm so you will need a packed lunch and a drink and to wear old clothes. For more information and to book. Contact Paul Salmon 07711 104548.
09:00: Tavistock Farmers Market. Bedford Square. www.tavistockfarmersmarket.com.
08:30: Bovey Tracey Produce Market. Union Square, Town Centre. Contact M Carpenter Tel: 01626 834109.
SUNDAY 13
11:00: 1.5hr Stroll, Medieval Landscape (Hound Tor)
10:30: 6hr Walk, High Moor Walk (Okehampton Moor)
TUESDAY 15
10:15: 6hr Activity, Improvers Navigation (Princetown) Brush up on your navigation skills. For more details and to book contact 01822 890414.
10:30: 4hr Walk, The Archaeology of Plym Valley (Cadover Bridge)
20:00: National Trust Moth and Bat Walk. Teign Valley. Booking essential. Contact Tel: 01647 433306.
WEDNESDAY 16
14:00: 1.5hr Stroll, Explore a Unique Village (Princetown)
14:00: National Trust Walk Granite Quarries and Prehistoric Field Systems. Goodameavy. Circular walk taking in 19th century granite quarries of Dewerstone and the Bronze Age field systems on Wigford. Booking essential. Contact Stephen.holley@nationaltrust.org.uk Tel: 01752 341377.
THURSDAY 17
10:30: 6hr Walk, Moorland Walk (Postbridge)
09:00: Buckfastleigh Community Market. Buckfastleigh Town Hall. Local produce, Fair Trade refreshments, disabled access, local parking. Contact Jenny 07799 534974.
FRIDAY 18
09:00: 3hr Stroll, Recognising Bird Song (Trendlebere) Please bring binoculars and do not wear brightly coloured clothing. Book on 01822 890414
11:00: 2hr Activity, Children's Dartmoor Discovery Trail (Hound Tor) A family self guided trail - follow the clues to claim your prize.
14:00: 3hr Walk, Snaily House & Laughter Tor (Bellever) discover the moor and a local legend
SATURDAY 19
11:00: 4hr Walk, Archaeology & Moorland (Merrivale, Four Winds) Discover one of Dartmoor's premier archaeological landscapes
10:45: 4hr Walk, Kestor and The River Teign (Chagford)
09:00: Okehampton Farmers Market. St. James Chapel Square. Contact www.okehamptonfarmersmarket.co.uk.
09:00: Ivybridge Farmers Market. Glanvilles Mill Car Park. www.ivybridge-devon.co.uk
12:00: Milton Combe Village Hall Market and Café. Contact V Stewart Tel: 01822 854865.
SUNDAY 20
11:00: 2hr Walk, Nature in the Bovey Valley (Trendlebere) Something different to see throughout the year, activities with spotter cards add to the experience.
10:30: 2hr Walk, Tin Mines & Warrening (King's Oven)
12:00: National Trust Family Woodland Sculpture Day. Lydford Gordge. Contact lydfordgorge@nationaltrust.org.uk Tel: 01822 820320.
MONDAY 21
10:30: 4hr Walk, Landscape, People & Nature (Combestone Tor)
TUESDAY 22
10:45: 3hr Walk, Moorland Walk (Pork Hill)
WEDNESDAY 23
14:00: 3hr Walk, Bellever Tor & Lakehead (Dunnabridge)
National Trust Climate Change and Dartmoor. Finch Foundry. Illustrated talk. Contact finchfoundry@nationaltrust.org.uk Tel: 01837 840046.
THURSDAY 24
09:00: Buckfastleigh Community Market. Buckfastleigh Town Hall. Local produce, Fair Trade refreshments, disabled access, local parking. Contact Jenny 07799 534974.
FRIDAY 25
10:30: 5hr Walk, Landscape, Man & Nature (Venford)
Ivybridge Walking and Outdoor Festival 25th April - 5th May. Programme suitable for all ages and abilities. Also, talks and slide shows. www.ivybridge-devon.co.uk (external link, opens new window) Contact M Walker Tel: 01752 897034.
SATURDAY 26
11:00: 2hr Walk, Explore the Southern Moor (Lukesland Gardens, Ivybridge for directions www.lukesland.co.uk [external link, opens new window]- parking by kind permission of the owners) Discover the south moor as part of the Ivybridge walking festival www.ivybridge-devon.co.uk
10:30: 6hr Walk, High Moor Walk (Prewley)
10:00: Moretonhampstead Craft Fair and Market. Parish Hall. Contact T Crane Tel: 01647 440594.
08:30: Bovey Tracey Produce Market. Union Square, Town Centre. Contact M Carpenter Tel: 01626 834109.
09:30: Widecombe-In-The-Moor Village Market. Church House. Local produce and much more.
09:00: Tavistock Farmers' Market. Bedford Square. Contact www.tavistockfarmersmarket.com.
National Trust Vintage Car Rally. Finch Foundry. Contact finchfoundry@nationaltrust.org.uk Tel: 01837 840046.
SUNDAY 27
14:00: 3hr Walk, Templer's Tramway (Haytor, Lower Car Park)
MONDAY 28
14:00: 3hr Walk, Landscape of Moor & Woods (Shaugh Bridge)
TUESDAY 29
11:00: 4hr Walk, Archaeology of the Southern Moor (Lukesland Gardens, Ivybridge. for directions www.lukesland.co.uk [external link, opens new window]- parking by kind permission of the owners) Discover the south moor as part of the Ivybridge walking festival www.ivybridge-devon.co.uk (external link, opens new window)
WEDNESDAY 30
10:00: 3hr Walk, Bellever Tor & Lakehead (Bellever)
