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Beacon Villages Journal
Dartmoor National Park December - Guided Walks and Local Events - March 2005


SATURDAY 5

10:30: 4hr Walk, Railway & Tramway (Shipley Bridge)

SUNDAY 6

10:30: 4hr Walk, Never Very Far From the B3212 (Postbridge)

SUNDAY 13

10:30: 2hr Stroll, Introduction to Dartmoor (Haytor (lower Car Park))

SATURDAY 19

10:30: 4hr Walk, Jordan Mills & Hut Holes (Bel Tor Corner)

SUNDAY 20

10:30: 3hr Walk, Doe, Hare & Brats (Lydford High Down)

MONDAY 21

10:30: 2hr Walk, Remains of China Clay Works (Cadover Bridge)

TUESDAY 22

10:30: 4.5hr Walk, Into the Wilderness (Two Bridges)

WEDNESDAY 23

10:30: 4hr Walk, River, Leats, Pools & Lakes (Princetown)

THURSDAY 24

10:30: 1.5hr Stroll, Village History (Widecombe in the Moor)

10:30: 3hr Walk, Dartmoor Through Time (Haytor (lower Car Park))

FRIDAY 25

10:30: 2hr Walk, Dartmoor Legends & Folklore (Hound Tor)

10:30: 5hr Walk, Sharp Tor & Tavy Cleave (Willsworthy)

SATURDAY 26

10:30: 4.5hr Walk, Farms & Forests, Tunnels & Tin (Norsworthy)

SUNDAY 27

10:45: 4hr Walk, Top of the South Moor (Combestone Tor)

14:00: Hennock Spring Fayre. Hennock Village Hall. Contact 01626 833266.

MONDAY 28

10:30: 5hr Walk, Dartmoor's Archaeology (Venford)

14:00: 1.5hr Stroll, Introduction to Dartmoor (Postbridge)

TUESDAY 29

10:15: 6hr Activity, Beginner's Map & Compass - Book * (Princetown)

10:30: 4hr Walk, Moorland Walk (Fernworthy)

WEDNESDAY 30

14:00: 2hr Activity, Children's Dartmoor Discovery Trail (Hound Tor)

THURSDAY 31

10:30: 4hr Walk, Moorland & Woods (King's Oven)

Where indicated to book a National Park Authority walk ring the High Moorland Visitor Centre (Princetown) on 01822 890414

Most walks don't require booking - just turn up and pay the guide at the start - but there are a few which, due to popularity or organisational difficulties, must be booked in advance.

We regret that dogs cannot be allowed in view of the potential hazard to livestock.

To book a walk, please telephone Princetown (01822) 890414 [international = 44 1822 890414], and give details of the walk you wish to join and your name and telephone number.

FREE WALKS OFFER

Arrive at a walk start point by public transport and you may go on

any walk completely free.

Simply show the guide your public transport ticket. (Excludes Navigation Walks)

Prices of the Walks

Adults - up to:

Two Hours                      £3.50
Three hours                    £4.00
Four hours                      £5.00
Six hours & over            £6.00
Navigation Courses       £12:00

Children (under 14)       £1.50
Children's activities      £2.50
Accompanying adults go free. Adult must accompany children under 14.

Ranger Ralph Events. Free to members, £2.50 for non members

Please make sure that you arrive at the start point suitably dressed for the walk you wish to join. The guide may refuse to take you if you are inadequately equipped, as this can effect the safety and well-being of the whole group. You might find wearing jeans uncomfortable and on wildlife walks please do not wear brightly coloured clothes.

1 -2 hour walks : Sensible shoes. The ground may be uneven, but you will not walking far. Showerproof or waterproof jacket and comfortable clothing.

3 - 4 hour walks : Strong shoes, if dry, wellingtons or walking boots if wet. Good waterproofs and comfortable clothing. Snack or packed lunch.

6 hour + walks : Worn in walking boots or comfortable wellingtons. Good waterproofs and carry extra clothing. Take packed lunch.

Summer : Sun hat and extra drink

Winter : For winter walks we recommend that you are equppied with boots, waterproofs, warm clothing, a hot drink and extra food.

© Copyright Dartmoor National Park Authority     For full details and additiona; information contact:

DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY       http://www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk

Dartmoor National Park Authority, Parke, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9JQ

(01626) 832093 fax (01626) 834684 e-mail communications@dartmoor-npa.gov.uk