SATURDAY 1
11:00: 3hr Walk, Burrator Past and Present (Burrator Quarry) A glimpse into what was lost and still remains when the Meavy Valley was flooded to make way for the Reservoir. Guide B Poole 01822 890414, 8km/5m. **

SUNDAY 2
10:00: 6hr Activity, Beginner's Guide to Map and Compass (Princetown) Indoor and outdoor session. Bring a map (Exp OL 28) and Compass if possible, packed lunch and a drink.  Book on 01822 890414 *

10:15: 5hr Walk, 4,000 Years of History (King's Oven) Visit both Medieval and Bronze Age settlements as you discover how early settlers lived and worked on Dartmoor. Guide M Perriam 01364 653590, 7m. *

 The 43rd Abbots Way Walk. Contact 01822 613522.

MONDAY 3
09:00: 2hr Stroll, Partial Solar Eclipse (Sharpitor) Watch this partial eclipse of the sun high on Dartmoor.

TUESDAY 4
10:30: 4hr Walk, Rivers, Leats, Pools and Lakes (Princetown) From Princetown head out on the disused Railway towards Black Tor Falls and then on to discover more of Dartmoor's array of Water features. Guide D Jenkin 01647 440053, 7m. ***

THURSDAY 6
 Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Buckfastleigh. Contact 01803 762574.

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

FRIDAY 7
Tavistock Farmers Market. Pannier Market. Contact 01822 820515.

SATURDAY 8
Bovey Tracey Farmers Market. Bovey Tracey.

 SUNDAY 9
10:00:  Seed Gathering Sunday. (Wray Cleave). Join Dartmoor National Park's Head of  Trees and Woodlands on this event to safeguard future woodlands by collecting acorns. Contact Rupert Lane 01626 832093

10:30: 4hr Walk, All Peaks and Pixies (Okehampton Moor) Follow the Red-a-ven Brook up to its source, then on to the highest point in Southern England. Guide J Whiting 01837 861333, 9km/5.5m. ***

WEDNESDAY 12
 Tavistock Goose Fair, Traditional Town Fair. Tavistock town centre. Contact 01822 618116.

THURSDAY 13
Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Buckfastleigh. Contact 01803 762574.

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

FRIDAY 14
Tavistock Farmers Market. Pannier Market. Contact 01822 820515.

SATURDAY 15
10:30: 3hr Walk, Blacksmith, Bullseye and Bogs (Pork Hill) Explore the area south of the car park and enjoy the views towards Plymouth and into Cornwall. Guide T Soby 01837 53575, 5km/3m. *

 Ivybridge Farmers Market. Contact John Yeoman 01548 561232.

 Okehampton Farmers  Market. Okehampton. Contact 01363 83279.

10:00:  Cheriton Bishop Craft Fair. Cheriton Bishop village hall. Contact Mrs P Dorman 01363 84385.

SUNDAY 16
10:30: 4hr Walk, Waterfall and Grey Wethers (Postbridge) Hear about the fascinating legend connected to the pair of stone circles known as Grey Wethers as part of this walk. Guide I Johnstone 01752 892155. ***

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

THURSDAY 20
 Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Buckfastleigh. Contact 01803 762574.

FRIDAY 21
Baring-Gould Folk Festival. Okehampton. Contact 01837 53754.

Tavistock Farmers Market. Pannier Market. Contact 01822 820515.

Saturday October 22 to Sunday October 30
Moor Fun Week - It's 'Moor To Stay For'

SATURDAY 22
10:45: 4hr Walk, Widecombe Wander (Widecombe-in-the-Moor) Enjoy the views from Hameldown as you walk above the Valley where Widecombe gets its name. B Shaw 01626 834259, 12km/7.5m  ***

 Baring-Gould Folk Festival. Okehampton. Contact 01837 53754.

 Bovey Tracey Farmers Market. Bovey Tracey.

10:30:  Buckland Abbey Family Event - Talking With Ghosts. Buckland Abbey. Contact 01822 853607.

SUNDAY 23
10:15: 6hr Activity, Improver's Naviagtion (Princetown) Brush up on you navigation skills. Please bring a map (Exp OL 28) and compass if possible a packed lunch and a drink. Please book on 01822 890414.*

11:00: 1.5hr Stroll, Myths and Legends (Hound Tor) From hairy hands to headless horsemen and the Hound of the Baskervilles, Dartmoor is renowned for its myths and legends. Find out more on this intriguing walk. *

 Baring-Gould Folk Festival. Okehampton. Contact 01837 53754.

MONDAY 24
10:30: 4hr Walk, High Moorland (Venford) Explore the southern moor as you head out towards Ryder Hill. Guide C Fitzroy 01822 890414. ***

14:00: 1.5hr Stroll, All Our Yesterdays (Haytor, lower car park) A special family introduction to Dartmoor and a great way to find out more about its history, archaeology and wildlife. *

TUESDAY 25
10:30: 4hr Walk, Moor Contrasts (Chagford) A walk of contrasts featuring Kestor's open moorland and the sheltered valley tracks and lanes along the River Teign. Guide J Watt, 11km/7m. **

11:00:  Castle Drogo Great Seed Give Away. Contact 01647 433306.

WEDNESDAY 26
10:30: 2.5hr Walk, Snaily House and Laughter Tor (Bellever) Explore an area with many hidden features and discover the stories connected to it. Guide P Challiss 01822 852157, 5km/3m. **

14:00: 2hr Activity, Children's Dartmoor Discovery Trail (Merrivale, Four Winds) Complete this fun and entertaining trail and pick up your prize at the end. (Suitable for families with children 7+). *

THURSDAY 27
Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Buckfastleigh. Contact 01803 762574.

FRIDAY 28
10:30: 4hr Walk, Ridge Walk (Two Bridges) Enjoy a popular circular walk in this area. Guide T Perrett 01803 843041. ***

14:00: 2hr Activity, Ranger Ralph's Map Building/Making (Newbridge) Bookings taken from the 7 October, please ring 01822 890414

 Children's Woodland Sculptures Workshop. Castle Drogo, near Drewsteignton. Contact 01647 433306.

 Craft Fair. Tavistock Town Hall. Contact 01822 617232.

Tavistock Farmers Market. Pannier Market. Contact 01822 820515.

SATURDAY 29
10:15: 6hr Activity, Family Navigation (Princetown) Indoor and outdoor session with emphasis on hands-on practical application. Please bring a map (Exp OL 28) and Compass if possible, packed lunch and a drink. Suitable for families with children 11+. Please book on 01822 890414. *

10:30: 4hr Walk, Around Taw Marsh (Belstone) Explore the ridges of Oke Tor and Cosdon.  Guide P Rendell 01837 54727, 13km/8m. ***

SUNDAY 30
10:30: 4hr Walk, A Birds Eye View of the Tavy Cleave (Lydford High Down) Enjoy the classic view of the Tavy Cleave form the cleft in the 'sharp'.  Guide B Poole 01822 890414.13k/8m. ***

MONDAY 31
19:00: 1.5hr Activity, Ranger Ralph's Spooky Treasures (Newbridge) Bookings taken from the 10 October, please ring 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.

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

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