Moorland Guides

27/08/2021 | Zoom Talk about the work of the Devon Air Ambulance on the eve of the festival

Join us on the Friday evening before the walking festival starts for an online zoom talk about the work of the Devon Air Ambulance by one of the charity speakers. Please email us to book in for this talk and for the Zoom code and donation BACS details.

Duration: 7:00 PM, 27/08/2021 – 9:00 PM, 27/08/2021
Guide: Refer to walk description for details of guide
Start Location: Online from your armchair
Distance (Approx): 0 miles
Cost: Adults – £5 donation to Air Ambulance per family Children (U16) – free
Skill Level: Easy
Dogs permitted: No

Booking
Booking and payment is required in advance for this walk. To do this, contact your guide using the details below.
Telephone: 07845176870
Email: simondell1958@yahoo.co.uk

28/08/2021 | Zoom talk about Higher Uppacott with Ian Johnstone

Join Ian Johnstone for a talk about Higher Uppacott, the Schedule 1 status Dartmoor Long House owner by the National Park Authority.
Please email us to book in for this talk and for the Zoom code and donation BACS details.

Duration: 7:00 PM, 28/08/2021 – 9:00 PM, 28/08/2021
Guide: Ian Johnstone
Start Location: Online from your armchair
Distance (Approx):
Cost: Adults – £5 per family Children (U16) – free
Skill Level: Easy
Dogs permitted: Yes

Booking
Booking and payment is required in advance for this walk. To do this, contact your guide using the details below.
Telephone: 07845176870
Email: simondell1958@yahoo.co.uk

29/08/2021 | Evening Zoom talk about the Mills of Dartmoor and environs

Join Dartmoor guide Mike Jeffery from Moretonhampstead for his virtual talk on the Mills of Dartmoor and beyond.
Please email us to book in for this talk and for the Zoom code and donation BACS details.

Duration: 7:00 PM, 29/08/2021 – 9:00 PM, 29/08/2021
Guide: Mike Jeffery
Start Location: Online from your armchair
Distance (Approx): 0 miles
Cost: Adults – £5 per family Children (U16) – free
Skill Level: Easy
Dogs permitted: Yes

Booking
Booking is required for this walk. For further information, contact your guide using the details below.
Telephone: 07845 176870
Email: simondell1958@yahoo.co.uk

30/08/2021 | Zoom virtual talks about the long distance footpath The Two Moors Way

Join Simon Dell for an online illustrated talk showing his journey across Devon in the hot summer of 2014 from Wembury to Lynmouth following the two Moors Way over 5 days. Please email us to book in for this talk and for the Zoom code and donation BACS details.

Duration: 7:00 PM, 30/08/2021 – 9:00 PM, 30/08/2021
Guide: Simon Dell
Start Location: Online from your armchair
Distance (Approx): 0 miles
Cost: Adults – £5 per family Children (U16) – donation
Skill Level: Easy
Dogs permitted: Yes

Booking
Booking is required for this walk. For further information, contact your guide using the details below.
Telephone: 07845176870
Email: simondell1958@yahoo.co.uk

02/09/2021 | Zoom talk “The Dartmoor Conchies” The story of the Conscientious Objectors during the Great War in Dartmoor Prison

Join Simon Dell for a zoom talk about his book “The Dartmoor Conchies” which looks at the Dartmoor Work Centre where these men who said “No” to war were held to do work of National Importance.

Please email us to book in for this talk and for the Zoom code and donation BACS details.

Duration: 7:00 PM, 02/09/2021 – 9:00 PM, 02/09/2021
Guide: Simon Dell
Start Location: Online from your armchair
Distance (Approx):
Cost: Adults – Donation from each family to Devon Air Ambulance Children (U16) – Donation from each family to Devon Air Ambulance
Skill Level: Easy
Dogs permitted: Yes

Booking
Booking is required for this walk. For further information, contact your guide using the details below.
Telephone: 07845 176870
Email: simondell1958@yahoo.co.uk

12/09/2021 | Zoom talks with Simon Dell – The Georgian Improvers on Darmoor

Join Simon for our last zoom evening talk on a Dartmoor subject.
Please email us to book in for this talk and for the Zoom code and donation BACS details.
This is the story of those who tried to tame Dartmoor into a productive agricultural success, the road builders, the quarry workers and the famous Tomas Tyrwhitt, friend of George IV. The hardships and privations suffered by the common man at the behest of those who would control and manage the landscape were assigned to history in the great improvements during the 18th century.

Duration: 7:00 PM, 12/09/2021 – 9:00 PM, 12/09/2021
Guide: Simon Dell
Start Location: Online from your armchair
Distance (Approx): 0 miles
Cost: Adults – Donation of £5 per family to the Devon Air Ambulance Children (U16) – Donation of £5 per family to the Devon Air Ambulance
Skill Level: Easy
Dogs permitted: Yes

Booking
Booking is required for this walk. For further information, contact your guide using the details below.
Telephone: 07845 176870
Email: simondell1958@yahoo.co.uk