SUNDAY 1

10:30: 3hr Walk, Kelly Mine (Trenchford Car Park (bullaton Cross)) The first reference of this mine being worked was in 1797, finally closing in 1951. Curiously it was probably the last mine in Britain to use candles for underground lighting along with drilling by hand. Today the Kelly Mine Preservation Society is restor

11:00: 1.5hr Walk, Family Introduction To Dartmoor (Postbridge) An opportunity for the whole family to understand and enjoy Dartmoor.

Spring Music Festival - Tavistock Sings. Tavistock Parish Church. Contact 01566 783138.

MONDAY 2

10:30: 2hr Stroll, Splendor Of The Dart (Newbridge) Enjoy a walk in this popular part of the Dart Valley

 Spring Music Festival - Tavistock Sings. Tavistock Parish Church. Contact 01566 783138.

TUESDAY 3

10:30: 4hr Walk, Crazywell & Tin Workings (Norsworthy)

11:00: 3hr Walk, Dartmoor's Famous Tramway (Haytor (lower Car Park))

WEDNESDAY 4

14:00: 3hr Walk, Okehampton's Town & Castle (Okehampton Youth Hostel) This Saxon town has the oldest and largest castle in Devon. Learn about the 19th Century town mill, wollen industries and the mining in the .

THURSDAY 5

14:00: 2hr Stroll, Easy Going Stroll (Shipley Bridge)

 Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Buckfastleigh. Contact 01803 762574.

FRIDAY 6

14:00: 2hr Stroll, Visit A Dartmoor Longhouse (Bel Tor Corner) Visit Dartmoor National Park Authority's own Grade 1 listed Longhouse - a place where people and animals lived under the same roof. To book please ring 01822 890414.

SATURDAY 7

09:30: 5.5hr Activity, Easy Going Dartmoor Mini Bus Tour (Okehampton Town) Tour Dartmoor using fully accessible vehicles which are equipped to carry wheelchairs. The day includes coffee and lunch stops (not included in the price) and an optional stroll. To book please ring 01837 55000

10:30: 4hr Walk, Picnic - Bring A Packed Lunch (Combestone Tor) Join this walk which will include a break at a secluded picnic spot.

11:30: 4hr Walk, Moorland Archaeology (Moorhaven Village)

 Bovey Tracey Farmers Market. Bovey Tracey.

 French Market. Erme Court car park, Leonards Road, Ivybridge. Contact Ivybridge Town Council 01752 893815.

09:00:  Cornwood Horse And Dog Spring Show. Cadleigh Farm, Cadleigh Cross, Lee Mill, Cornwood. Contact Jo Miller 01752 837116.

14:00:  Lustleigh May Day. Lustleigh Village Orchard. Contact 01647 277430 or 01647 277496.

SUNDAY 8

10:30: 2hr Stroll, Bowerman's Bit Of Bother -Folk Lore (Hound Tor) Dartmoor is renowned for its legends, form hairy hands to the hound of the Baskervilles. You don't have to be Sherlock Holmes to uncover them - simply join this walk.

10:30: 6hr Activity, Improver's Navigation (Princetown) Brush up on your navigation skills. Please bring a map (Exp OL 28) and compass if possible, packed lunch and a drink. Please book on 01822 890414

10:30: 6hr Walk, North Moor Panorama (Belstone)

14:30:  1 Hr Talk Dartmoor, A Guides View. Princetown. Contact HMVC 01822 890414.

MONDAY 9

10:00: 2hr Stroll, Medieval Landscape (Hound Tor)

TUESDAY 10

10:45: 2hr Stroll, An Introduction To Dartmoor (Newbridge) The perfect way to find out more about Dartmoor and what makes it so special

WEDNESDAY 11

10:30: 4hr Walk, Footpaths, Bridleways And Open Moor (South Brent)

THURSDAY 12

10:45: 3hr Walk, Tin Workings & Potato Caves (Sharpitor)

14:00: 3hr Walk, Birds, Bogs & Bracken (Haytor (lower Car Park))

 Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Buckfastleigh. Contact 01803 762574.

FRIDAY 13

10:30: 4hr Walk, Ancient Mysteries Of The Moor (Sticklepath)

SATURDAY 14

10:00: 5.5hr Activity, Easy Going Dartmoor Mini Bus Tour (Exeter) Tour Dartmoor using fully accessible vehicles which are equipped to carry wheelchairs. The day includes coffee and lunch stops (not included in the price) and an optional stroll. To book please ring 01392 494001

10:00: 6hr Walk, Rifle Ranges And Moorland Views (Willsworthy)

 Tavistock Farmers Market. Pannier Market. Contact 01822 820515.

09:00:  Ivybridge Horse Show. Filham Park, off Godwell lane, Ivybridge. Contact Michelle Smith 07817 816244.

SUNDAY 15

10:30: 1.5hr Stroll, Family Introduction To Dartmoor (Newbridge) An opportunity for the whole family to understand and enjoy Dartmoor.

 Antique & Collectors Fair. Tavistock Town Hall. Contact 01822 617232.

WEDNESDAY 18

11:30: 3hr Walk, Dartmoor Rock Walk (Postbridge) Join this walk to discover more about the creation and molding of Dartmoor's distinctive landscape.

THURSDAY 19

09:30: 5.5hr Activity, Easy Going Dartmoor Mini Bus Tour (Newton Abbot Station) Tour Dartmoor using fully accessible vehicles which are equipped to carry wheelchairs. The day includes coffee and lunch stops (not included in the price) and an optional stroll. To book please ring 01626 353159

10:30: 6hr Walk, Granite And Water (Pork Hill)

 Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Buckfastleigh. Contact 01803 762574.

10:00:  Widecombe Craft Fair. Church House. Contact 01364 643408.

FRIDAY 20

10:30: 3hr Walk, An Introduction To Dartmoor (Haytor (lower Car Park)) The perfect way to find out more about Dartmoor and what makes it so special

18:00: 3hr Activity, Dartmoor Refresher (Norsworthy) Friday night; stressed? Refresh, recharge and relax with this walk through a variety of Dartmoor landscapes and an introduction to simple outdoor meditations. This is an opportunity to discover a new way of experiencing your relationship with the natural

SATURDAY 21

10:00: 5.5hr Activity, Easy Going Dartmoor Mini Bus Tour (Ivybridge) Tour Dartmoor using fully accessible vehicles which are equipped to carry wheelchairs. The day includes coffee and lunch stops (not included in the price) and an optional stroll. To book please ring 01752 690444

 Bovey Tracey Farmers Market. Bovey Tracey.

 Ivybridge Farmers Market. Contact John Yeoman 01548 561232.

 Okehampton Farmers  Market. Okehampton. Contact 01363 83279.

SUNDAY 22

10:30: 6hr Walk, Two Moors Way And Archaeology (Ivybridge)

MONDAY 23

10:30: 4hr Walk, Walking The Roof Of Dartmoor (Meldon Reservoir)

20:30: 2hr Walk, Megaliths By Moonlight (Norsworthy) Unravel some of the myths and mysteries surrounding prehistoric people's wonders, Please bring a torch

TUESDAY 24

10:30: 5hr Walk, High Moor Walk (Belstone) A walk which provides the opportunity to escape to the open Moor

WEDNESDAY 25

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

20:00:  Policing The Peninsular (talk). Lustleigh Village Hall. Contact 01626 832944.

THURSDAY 26

10:45: 2hr Walk, The Splendor Of The Dart Valley (Newbridge) Enjoy a walk in this popular part of the Dart Valley

 Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Buckfastleigh. Contact 01803 762574.

10:00:  Widecombe Craft Fair. Church House. Contact 01364 643408.

FRIDAY 27

10:00: 3hr Walk, Tinning By The Plym (Shaugh Bridge)

10:00: 6hr Walk, Lustleigh Cleave & Nut Crackers (Trendlebere) Explore the picturesque foothills of eastern Dartmoor.

 Cornwood Church Flower Festival. St. Michael & All Angels Church, Cornwood. Contact 01752 837441.

SATURDAY 28

11:00: 2hr Stroll, Discover The Dam (easy Going Stroll) (Shipley Bridge) A guided stroll suitable for families with pushchairs and the less mobile

14:00: 2.5hr Walk, Secrets Of Dartmoor (Cadover Bridge)

 Bridal Fair. Tavistock Town Hall. Contact 01822 617232.

 Tavistock Farmers Market. Pannier Market. Contact 01822 820515.

SUNDAY 29

10:00: 4hr Walk, High Moor Walk (Combestone Tor) A walk which provides the opportunity to escape to the open Moor

10:30: 6hr Activity, Beginner's Guide To Map & Compass (Princetown) Indoor and outdoor session. Bring a map (Exp OL 28) and Compass if possible, a packed lunch and a drink. Please book on 01822 890414

 Tavistock Garden Festival. Tavistock Town Hall. Contact 01822 617232.

MONDAY 30

 Tavistock Garden Festival. Tavistock Town Hall. Contact 01822 617232.

TUESDAY 31

14:00: 2hr Activity, Ranger Ralph's Navigation (Meldon Reservoir) Bookings taken from 10th May. Please ring 01822 890414

Hands On Heritage days - May 30 th & 31 st at Princetown, Dartmoor

Two days of events, demonstrations, and hand on activities for all ages to enjoy are being held on Bank Holiday Monday 30th May and Tuesday 31 st May to celebrate Dartmoor's rich cultural heritage.  These will be based at and around Princetown and organised by the Dartmoor National Park Authority.

The wide range of activities planned will include archaeological excavations in sand dig boxes; finds identification by the Devon Finds Liaison Officer, quizzes, a treasure hunt; and an interactive literary walk in pursuit of  legendary locations such as the Grimpen Mire which featured in Conan Doyle's  Hound of  the Baskervilles .  

There will be demonstrations of flint knapping, pot making, stone walling and stone splitting.  A Focus on Heritage photographic exhibition will be on display at the High Moorland Visitor  Centre, plus a presentation of oral history recordings of life in Princetown with opportunities to contribute further to these.    Story Tellers will  be entertaining with  tales with a Dartmoor theme and the Dartmoor Prison Museum will  be laying on special events over the two days including demonstrations by the Prison sniffer dogs and guided walks to the American and French Prisoner of War cemeteries.

A choice of self guided and guided walks will be taking place, with a Vintage bus laid on to transport walkers to walk start/finish points. A variety of heritage based stalls will also be present, these will be organized by local groups.  

All events will be free.

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.

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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