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TUESDAY 2
10:30: 4hr Walk, Holne Moor and High Moor Mining (Venford Reservoir) Industrial Archaeology just forms part of the story in this area. Discover more on this walk. Guide C Fitzroy Distance 6.5m/10km ***
SUNDAY 7
11:00: 2.5hr Walk, General Introduction to Winter Walking (Two Bridges) Hints and tips on walking in Winter conditions. Guide N Handley Distance 5m/8km **
SUNDAY 14
10:30: 4hr Walk, A Ridge Walk with a Beacon (Belstone) tread the highest points of the North east side of the moor and across 'The Beacon' which was so beautifully described by Eden Phillpotts in his book of the same name. Guide A Cope Distance 8.5m/12km ***
TUESDAY 16
10:00: 6hr Walk, Reservoirs, Farms, Leats and the Abbots way (Burrator Quarry) Plenty to discover on this walk. Walkers need to be fit and well equipped. Guide D Payne Distance 11m/17.5km ***
SATURDAY 20
10:30: 4hr Walk, Bronze, Tin, Peat, Clay, Granite and Man (Ivybridge) The south moor is rich in its history, discover more on this walk which takes you out to Western Beacon, Spurrells Cross and Butter Brook. This walk is timed to coincide with trains and buses arriving at the station. Guide M Walker Distance 8m/13km ***
10:30: 3.5hr Walk, Lunch at the Waterfall (Postbridge) Lunch at the East Dart Falls as part of this walk. Guide B Kocziban Distance 4.5m/7km **
SUNDAY 21
10:30: 4.5hr Walk, Peaks and Pixies (Okehampton Moor) A visit to the home of the Dartmoor pixies and the highest point in Southern England. Guide J Whiting Distance 6m/10km ***
SATURDAY 27
10:30: 4hr Walk, The East Moor (North Bovey) A mixture of open moorland, footpaths and quiet country roads feature on this walk. Guide P Rendell Distance 8m/13km ***
SUNDAY 28
10:00: 6hr Walk, Far Form the Madding Crowds (Postbridge) A good moorland yomp with plenty of interest on the way. Walkers need to be fit and well equipped. Guide T Burges Distance 8.5m/13.5km ***
April
THURSDAY 1
10:30: 3hr Walk, Introduction To Dartmoor (Bellever) A great way to start your exploration of Dartmoor
FRIDAY 2
10:00: 2hr Walk, Wooded Valley Walk (Dartmeet)
SATURDAY 3
10:30: 6hr Walk, Lustleigh Cleave & Nutcrackers (Trendlebere) Enjoy a walk on the eastern slopes of Dartmoor in this lovely wooded area
10:15: 4hr Walk, Grimspound & Hameldown (Shapley Common) Visit the remains of the Bronze age settlement at Grimspound as part of this walk
SUNDAY 4
09:30: 3hr Walk, Easter Birds (Trendlebere) Dartmoor is well known for its bird species, please bring binoculars and do not wear brightly coloured clothing.
10:30: 5.5hr Walk, Moorland Walk (Two Bridges) Enjoy a walk from this popular start point
MONDAY 5
10:00: 6hr Walk, High Moor Walk (Okehampton Moor) Explore the open moor on this walk into some of the remoter parts of Dartmoor.
10:30: 1.5hr Stroll, Family Stroll (Bellever) An ideal walk for families on their first visit to Dartmoor, discover more about it's special qualities.
TUESDAY 6
10:00: 5.5hr Walk, Crock Of Gold And Child's Tomb (Princetown) Visit the site of one of the few named kistvaens on Dartmoor as part of this walk.
WEDNESDAY 7
10:00: 4hr Walk, Cairns & Coffin Stone (Bel Tor Corner) Hear the interesting story behind 'coffin stones' and in particular what happened to this one.
THURSDAY 8
11:00: 2hr Walk, Nature In The Bovey Valley (Trendlebere) Explore the nature of this specially designated area, there is something different to see throughout the year. Activities using spotter cards add to the experience so come and find out more.
FRIDAY 9
14:00: 3hr Walk, Industrial Archaeology (Sharpitor)
SATURDAY 10
13:15: 1.5hr Stroll, Legends Of Dartmoor (Hound Tor) From hairy hands to headless horsemen - discover more about some of the myths and mysteries surrounding Dartmoor.
SUNDAY 11
11:15: 1.5hr Stroll, Explore A Unique Village (Princetown) Explore Princetown and its wealth of history, the tour starts at the High Moorland Visitor Centre and includes a visit to St Michaels church.
10:00: 6hr Walk, Moorland Walk (Meldon Reservoir) Explore the open moor on this walk into some of the remoter parts of Dartmoor.
TUESDAY 13
10:00: 3.5hr Walk, Darting Up To The Waterfall (Postbridge) A walk to the popular East Dart falls
WEDNESDAY 14
10:30: 1.5hr Stroll, Discover The Dam (Shipley Bridge) A guided stroll suitable for all up to the Avon Dam
THURSDAY 15
10:30: 3hr Walk, Walks For Women (Haytor, Lower Car Park) Enjoy a walk in the company of other women led by female guide.
FRIDAY 16
09:30: 3hr Walk, Spring Birds (Trendlebere) Dartmoor is well known for its bird species, please bring binoculars and do not wear brightly coloured clothing.
SATURDAY 17
10:15: 4hr Walk, Kes Tor & The River Teign (Chagford) A walk of contrasts featuring Kestor's open Moorland and the sheltered valley tracks and lanes along the River Teign.
10:45: 2hr Stroll, Houndtor Medieval Village (Hound Tor) A significant number of settlements were abandoned around the 14th Century. Hound Tor is one of the largest and best examples.
11:00: 2hr Stroll, Widecombe Village History (Widecombe-In-The-Moor) Join resident and local radio personality Tony Beard (the wag of Widecombe) on his personal tour of this village one of the most well known in Devon.
SUNDAY 18
10:00: 6hr Walk, Landscape, Man & Nature (Venford Reservoir) Explore the southern moor
10:30: 1.5hr Stroll, The River Taw - Taw Marsh (Belstone) Enjoy this gentle walk ideal for those who wish to improve their fitness
11:45: 3hr Walk, Spring In The Woods (Steps Bridge)
TUESDAY 20
14:00: 3hr Walk, Bellever Tor And Lakehead (Dunnabridge) Enjoy the Dartmoor landscape from this popular view point
WEDNESDAY 21
14:00: 3hr Walk, Templer's Tramway (Haytor, Lower Car Park) This popular area hides a wealth of history relating to quarrying on Dartmoor. See the remnants of quarrying in this area and the remains of the Granite tramway a unique railway made from granite setts.
SATURDAY 24
14:00: 2hr Walk, Tin Mines & Warrening (King's Oven)
SUNDAY 25
10:30: 6hr Walk, Brent Moor & More (South Brent)
10:00: 3hr Walk, Exploring Holne Moor (Combestone Tor)
11:30: 2.5hr Walk, Tinning & Antiquities (Norsworthy Bridge)
MONDAY 26
10:30: 4hr Walk, Archaeology Of The Plym Valley (Cadover Bridge)
TUESDAY 27
10:30: 4hr Walk, Bronze, Tin, Peat, Clay, Granite And Man (Ivybridge)
WEDNESDAY 28
14:00: 2hr Walk, Archaeology Of The Southern Moor (Lukesland Gardens, Ivybridge) Part of the Ivybridge walking Festival. For more information visit www.ivybridge-devon.co.uk
THURSDAY 29
10:30: 6hr Walk, Bronze, Tin, Peat, Clay, Granite, River Erme & Man (Ivybridge)
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