THURSDAY 3

 Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Buckfastleigh. Contact 01803 762574.

Myths and Legends Weekend

FRIDAY 4

 Italian Fair - Market with all Italian produce. Tavistock Town Hall. Contact 01822 617232.

Tavistock Farmers Market. Pannier Market. Contact 01822 820515.

19.30: 1hr Talk Hairy Hands Headless Men & Many More (Princetown Primary School). Who are they? Where are they? What happened to them? And why? A highly entertaining and illuminating talk by National Park Guide Paul Rendell that tries to explain just why Dartmoor has been the birth place of so many myths over the centuries.

SATURDAY 5

11:00: 2hr Walk, Bowerman's Bit of Bother (Hound Tor) Why did a poor 18 th Century servant girl commit suicide and who is still looking after her grave? Why was a hunter turned to stone? Find out the answers to these questions and many more by joining National Park Guide Paul Rendell on this enthralling walk

 Bovey Tracey Farmers Market. Bovey Tracey.

18:00:  Moretonhampstead Themed Fireworks Display. The Sentry, Moretonhampstead. Contact 01647 440043.

18:00:  Sticklepath Fireshow. Sticklepath. Contact 01837 840018. www.sticklepathfireshow.org.uk

SUNDAY 6

10:30: 4hr Walk, On the Trail of the Hound (Princetown) Visit some of the possible locations featured in Sir Conan Doyle's Hound of the Baskervilles Guide T Burges 01404 44579. **

TUESDAY 8

10:30: 3hr Walk, Animal Homes around Legis Tor (Cadover Bridge) On this walk learn more about how this area was used for rearing rabbits. Guide C Ridgers 01752 216730 **

THURSDAY 10

 Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Buckfastleigh. Contact 01803 762574.

FRIDAY 11

Tavistock Farmers Market. Pannier Market. Contact 01822 820515.

SATURDAY 12

10:30:  Belstone Annual Craft Fair. Belstone village hall, Belstone, Okehampton. Contact 01837 840808.

 Tavistock Farmers Market. Pannier Market. Contact 01822 820515.

19:30:  Dance Company. Lustleigh Village Hall. Contact 01647 277498.  'State of Emergency' mix African, hip-hop and contemporary dance.

SUNDAY 13

10:00: 4hr Walk, Remembrance Sunday Walk (King's Oven) Visit the R.A.F. war memorial on Hamel Down with an opportunity to pay your respects. Guide T Burges 01404 44579, 13km/8m. **

11:00: 3hr Walk, Introduction to Dartmoor (Bellever) A walk suitable for those new to the area or are first time walkers on Dartmoor. Guide G Seale 01392 841609.   Star Rating *

THURSDAY 17

 Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Buckfastleigh. Contact 01803 762574.

FRIDAY 18

 Craft Fair. Tavistock Town Hall. Contact 01822 617232.

Tavistock Farmers Market. Pannier Market. Contact 01822 820515.

SATURDAY 19

10:30: 3hr Walk, Industrial Archaeology and the Meavy Valley (Sharpitor) Hear more about Dartmoor's industrial past as you explore the Meavy Valley and its many examples of how man tired to make a living form the area. Guide I Johnstone 01752 892155, 12km. **

 Bovey Tracey Farmers Market. Bovey Tracey.

 Craft Fair. Tavistock Town Hall. Contact 01822 617232.

 Ivybridge Farmers Market. Contact John Yeoman 01548 561232.

 Okehampton Farmers  Market. Okehampton. Contact 01363 83279.

SUNDAY 20

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. *

10:30: 4.5hr Walk, The Swincombe Valley (Princetown) A walk following part of the old Tavistock to Ashburton packhorse route as it descends into the Swincombe Valley and its river, and then upstream towards its source. Guide B Poole 01822 890414, 15km/9.5m. ***

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

TUESDAY 22

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. **

THURSDAY 24

 Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Buckfastleigh. Contact 01803 762574.

FRIDAY 25

 Christmas Lights In Tavistock. Bedford Square. Contact 01822 613089.

20:00:  Ashburton Winter Carnival. Contact 01364 653426.

Tavistock Farmers Market. Pannier Market. Contact 01822 820515.

SATURDAY 26

  Tavistock Parish Church Bazaar. Tavistock town Hall. Contact 01822 616673.

  Dartmoor Beer And Cheese Challenge. Contact  01822 890 567.

SUNDAY 27

10:30: 4hr Walk, Yes Tor and High Willhays (Prewley) At 2,038ft, High Willhays is the highest summit on Dartmoor from which spectacular views can be enjoyed. Guide P Challiss 01822 852157, 9km/6m  ***

 Dartmoor Beer and Cheese Challenge. Contact  01822 890 567.

WEDNESDAY 30

The Church House, South Tawton.  After much uncertainty (and two false starts), the Management Committee has decided that the Official re-opening would be able to take place. The building will be open for people to look around from 2.00 pm and the Official Opening, by Debbie Griffiths, Head of Archaeology and Historic Buildings, Dartmoor National Park Authority, will take place at 3.00 pm. There is expected to be background music by a local harpist and input from the Wren Trust inside the building. For more information see www.thechurchhouse.org.uk

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