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. I link to the talk will be here a little nearer the time.

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

29/08/2021 | The nine maidens stone circle of Belstone – Mobility scooter event

This guided walk will go through the scenic village of Belstone and then up onto the moor to the Nine Maidens stone circles. Learn about the myths of the stones and admire the views to the north and west before moving on to the East Okement river and Cullever Steps. This walk is aimed at people using mobility scooters but all walkers welcome.
Walkers – level 2
Mobility scooters and powered chairs– Category 3. Route follows grassy and gravel paths which are very rough in places

Duration: 10:30 AM, 29/08/2021 – 3:30 PM, 29/08/2021
Guide: Andy Dunstan
Start Location: Belstone (SX 622938)
Distance (Approx): 6 miles
Cost: Adults – Donations welcome Children (U16) – Free
Skill Level: Moderate
Dogs permitted: Yes

Booking
Booking is required for this walk. For further information, contact your guide using the details below.
Telephone: 07557 330577
Email: accessiblewalks@outlook.com

30/08/2021 | Study of Hutholes – ruined Medieval settlement

Easy stroll to study the remains of the six houses that make this early medieval hamlet built on the site of an earlier Saxon settlement.
Part of a trio of Medieval tours

Duration: 2:00 PM, 30/08/2021 – 3:00 PM, 30/08/2021
Guide: Ian Johnstone
Start Location: Dockwell Crossroads (SX704759)
Distance (Approx): 1 miles
Cost: Adults – £5 donation 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: 07803 600754
Email: ir.johnstone@hotmail.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. A zoom link to the talk will be posted here nearer the time.

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

30/08/2021 | A walk through Dartmoor’s past, present and future – Mobility scooter event

A guided walk from Challacombe Farm and the ruins of a mediaeval hamlet, past the remains of a tin mine to Soussons Forest. This route uses gravel
forest tracks and bumpy grassy paths. This walk is aimed at people using mobility scooters but all walkers welcome
Parking at Challacombe Farm PL20 6TD Free of charge. This is off the minor road that runs between the B3212 and Widdecombe
Walkers – level 2.
Mobility scooters – Category 3. A mix of grass and gravel paths which can be bumpy

Duration: 10:30 AM, 30/08/2021 – 4:00 PM, 30/08/2021
Guide: Dawn Williamson
Start Location: Challacombe Farm (SX 695796)
Distance (Approx): 6 miles
Cost: Adults – Donations welcome Children (U16) – free
Skill Level: Moderate
Dogs permitted: Yes

Booking
Booking is required for this walk. For further information, contact your guide using the details below.
Telephone: 07557 330577
Email: accessiblewalks@outlook.com

31/08/2021 | Belstone and Oke Tors walk

Via a cairn and stone circle to the boulder-littered Belstone Tors (we need to do a bit of clambering over the boulders here), on along a ridge to Oke Tor with fine views (weather permitting) and back beside the River Taw.

Duration: 2:00 PM, 31/08/2021 – 5:00 PM, 31/08/2021
Guide: Geri Skeens
Start Location: Belstone (SX 621938)
Distance (Approx): 6 miles
Cost: Adults – £5 donation Children (U16) – Free
Skill Level: Moderate
Dogs permitted: Yes

Booking
Booking is required for this walk. For further information, contact your guide using the details below.
Telephone: 07765 482333
Email: geri.dartmoor@gmail.com

31/08/2021 | Lovely Lustleigh Cleave

A varied walk up Lustleigh Cleave through ancient woodland up on to Moorland with views over to the eastern edge of Dartmoor to an Iron Age fort, returning via the river Bovey valley to Lustleigh where there is an opportunity for refreshment !
River valley is shaded and can be damp and the path can be uneven, the Moorland section is largely on tracks but ground is uneven and it is exposed at the Iron Age hill fort. About 500m on a lane before rejoining footpath towards the end. Approximately 200m of height gained and lost en route.

Duration: 10:00 AM, 31/08/2021 – 1:00 PM, 31/08/2021
Guide: Sue Perry
Start Location: Lustleigh Church (SX 786813)
Distance (Approx): 5 miles
Cost: Adults – £5 donation Children (U16) – Free
Skill Level: Moderate
Dogs permitted: Yes

Booking
Booking is required for this walk. For further information, contact your guide using the details below.
Telephone: 07972048194
Email: suedianaperry@yahoo.co.uk

31/08/2021 | A moorland night walk

A moorland night stroll to see the palace of the king of the pixies – although no guarentees of seeing him. Please bring a torch with you.

Duration: 8:00 PM, 31/08/2021 – 10:30 PM, 31/08/2021
Guide: Mike Jeffery
Start Location: Cox Tor (SX 530751)
Distance (Approx): 5 miles
Cost: Adults – £5 donation Children (U16) – Free
Skill Level: Moderate
Dogs permitted: No

Booking
Booking is required for this walk. For further information, contact your guide using the details below.
Telephone: 01647 440755
Email: mike.jeffery.senior@gmail.com

31/08/2021 | An accessible walk along rail and moor from Clearbrook – Mobility scooter event

A guided accessible walk on the old railway following the West Devon Way. It passes through wood and moorland to the Shaugh tunnel. This walk is on tarmac or hard gravel with gentle gradients.
Mobility scooters – Category 1. The railway track has hard gravel paths with a gentle gradient.

Duration: 10:30 AM, 31/08/2021 – 2:30 PM, 31/08/2021
Guide: Andy Dunstan
Start Location: Clearbrook leat carpark (SX 518 651)
Distance (Approx): 6 miles
Cost: Adults – Donations welcome Children (U16) – free
Skill Level: Easy
Dogs permitted: No

Booking
Booking is required for this walk. For further information, contact your guide using the details below.
Telephone: 07557 330577
Email: accessiblewalks@outlook.com

31/08/2021 | Cranmere Pool and Moorland Safety Walk

Join me for a wonderful walk to Cranmere Pool; the site of the original Dartmoor Letter Box.
We will also take in Fernworthy Forest, Teignhead Farm, Whitehorse Hill and Black Ridge peat pass en route, and the Sittaford recumbent and Grey
Whethers stone circles on our return.
During the day we will also discuss staying safe whilst enjoying the wild moor, and there will be ample opportunity to ask questions. There will be areas of boggy and uneven terrain.
Please wear robust footwear and bring waterproofs and food and drink for the day. For capable 16 yrs and older only. Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult. We will meet at the Fernworthy end of the road at Grid Ref SX 659 839
When booking please provide a brief outline of walking experience, Next of Kin details and relevant medical information (treated in strictest confidence).
£10 donation fee to be shared between Devon Air Ambulance and Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Ashburton

Duration: 10:00 AM, 31/08/2021 – 4:30 PM, 31/08/2021
Guide: Shona Fernyhough
Start Location: Fernworthy Reservoir (SX 659 839)
Distance (Approx): 10 miles
Cost: Adults – £10 Donation Children (U16) – not suitable
Skill Level: Strenuous
Dogs permitted: No

Booking
Booking is required for this walk. For further information, contact your guide using the details below.
Telephone: 07870 319022
Email: shona@forthewild.co.uk