PLYMOUTH GROUP WALKS LIST 01 MAR 04 TO 30 JUN 04

 

DTE

DAY

ML

START
POINT

ST
TIME

GRID
REF

CAR
SHARE

TIME

WALK INFORMATION

GRADE

NAME

TEL NO

03 Mar

Wed

10.5

Postbridge CP

1000

647789

Tesco, Roborough

0915

Postbridge, Lych Way & Sandy Hole Pass
Moorland walk visiting at least 5 tors and walking along the Lych Way by Powder Mills then around to Sandy Hole Pass & Waterfall via Braddon Tor returning above the East Dart. Will be wet and muddy with the odd tussock.

Mod.

Dave Pa

662350

03 Mar

Wed

6

Opposite Skylark Pub

1030

525655

Tesco, Roborough

1010

Around Clearbrook
Around Yelverton and Roborough Down using footpaths and lanes.

Easy

Phillip & Wendy Al

701811

07 Mar

Sun

9

Mary Tavy CP Behind Garage

1030

503794

Tesco, Roborough

0945

Mary Tavy to Stephens Grave
Walk across moorland and through woods visiting Stephens Grave and loop back via Peter Tavy Swimming Pool

Mod.

Jack Sy

782602

10 Mar

Wed

12

Belstone CP

1000

621938

Tesco, Roborough

0900

North Moor Ramble
Belstone, Metheral Hill, Rippator, Scorhill Tor and Shilstone Tor.
Moorland tracks and paths. Some unfriendly terrain.

Mod.

Phillip Do

01626 867432

14 Mar

Sun

TBA

Princetown CP

1030

589735

Tesco, Roborough

0945

Dartmoor Training Day
This event is intended primarily for those who would like to know more about leading walks and will deal with the associated aspects of the planning, organisation and navigation. Please bring a 1:25,000 map of Dartmoor and a compass. Also wrap up warm.

Easy

Fran Al

787062

17 Mar

Wed

11

Haytor Lower CP

1000

765771

B&Q, Marsh Mills

0900

Some Rocks and Tors of East Dartmoor
Black Hill, Bonehill Rocks, Buckland Beacon and Rippon Tor. Mainly moorland paths with three or four steepish climbs.

Mod.

Mary Da

01392 277183

17 Mar

Wed

6

Cawsand CP

1030

432504

Tesco, Transit Way

0930

Coastal Walk
Coastal and inland tracks and lanes to Rame Head and Wiggle. CP charge payable.

Mod.

Pam & Don Mi

339028

21 Mar

Sun

10

Bennets Cross CP

1030

682818

Tesco, Roborough

0930

Bennet's Cross and Mariners Way
Hurston, Jurston, Heathercombe Brake and Grimspound. Moorland and rough tracks.
One steep climb.

Mod.

Margaret Ha

791085

24 Mar

Wed

11.5

Cadover Bridge CP

1015

555646

Tesco, Roborough

0945

Up & Down The River Plym
Drizzlecombe Stone Row, Lower Hartor Tor, Plym Fords, Hentor Warren and Trowlesworthy Tors.
NB Leader will arrive at Tesco by bus.

Mod/ Stren

Russell St

No Phone

28 Mar

Sun

9

Quarry Trail Trebarwith Strand CP

1030

071861

Tesco, Transit Way

0915

Longer Walk N Cornwall Coast
Coastal path to Jacket's Point and return on inland tracks passing Delabole Quarry. There is a cut off for a shorter walk of about 5.5 miles.

Stren.

Pat & Joan Mi

673172 & 213898

28 Mar

Sun

6.5

Pork Hill CP

1030

531752

Tesco, Roborough

0945

Shorter Walk Peter Tavy Area
Smeardon Down, Peter Tavy and Stephen's Grave. Moorland tracks. Two longish climbs.

Mod.

Pam & Don Mi

339028

31 Mar

Wed

10

Haytor Lower CP

1000

765771

B&Q, Marsh Mills

0900

Haytor Circular
A moorland walk from Haytor to Hound Tor, Bowerman's Nose and Jay's Grave. Some steep climbs.

Mod.

Brenda Gi

01626 835119

31 Mar

Wed

6.5

Roborough Down 1st Right

1030

507638

Tesco, Roborough

1010

Round Roborough Down
A perambulation of Roborough Down on moorland paths

Easy

Ken & Barbara Sa

789110

DTE

DAY

ML

START
POINT

ST
TIME

GRID
REF

CAR
SHARE

TIME

WALK INFORMATION

GRADE

NAME

TEL NO

04 Apr

Sun

9

Dartmoor Inn Moor Gate

1030

524854

Tesco, Roborough

0930

A Walk to see 'Old Fred'
A walk to Wheal Frederick via Doe Tor, Brat Tor, Bleak House and Great Links Tor. One steep climb

Mod.

John Wa

781951

07 Apr

Wed

11

Barton Close CP Wembury

1000

526494

B&Q, Marsh Mills

0930

Wembury Area
Coastal Paths, lanes and footpaths around the Wembury Parish area with some excellent views. A small amount of road walking.

Mod.

Mary Qu

702247

11 Apr

Sun

12.5

Gunnislake Railway Station

1015

428709

Tesco, Roborough

0925

Morwellham & Bere Peninsula
Meet train from Plymouth (arr 1015) walk to Morwellham Quay for lunch then to the Bere Peninsula, returning by train from Bere Alston. Walk can be shortened if anyone travelling by train wishes to return direct to Plymouth.

Mod.

Jane Ki

01822 834964

14 Apr

Wed

7.5

Bennets Cross CP

1030

682818

Tesco, Roborough

0945

Grimspound Circular
Challacombe, Grimspound. Open moorland tracks.

Easy

Margaret Ha

791085

14 Apr

Wed

13

New Waste CP

1000

625610

B&Q, Marsh Mills

0915

North of Ivybridge
Yealm Steps, Grimm's Grave, Broad Rock, Erme Pits, The Dancers and Downings House.

Mod.

Hazel Sm

691800

18 Apr

Sun

8

Port Issac CP

1030

000810

Tesco, Transit Way

0910

Port Issac N Coast Walk
Inland tracks to Port Quin and return along coastal path. Several ups and downs.

Mod/ Stren

Pat & Joan Mi

673172 & 213898

21 Apr

Wed

11

Roadford Lake Reservoir

1000

424898

Tesco, Roborough

0900

Around the Roadford Area
A walk which will include some of the reservoir surrounds and the villages of Germansweek and Bratton Clovelly. Some road walking at the outset. CP may be pay and display.

Mod.

Dave Th

01822 610002

25 Apr

Sun

7

New Road Yealmpton

1030

580517

Hayes Rd South CP Elburton

1000

Shorter Walk Yealmpton Area
Fursdon, Dunstone, Winsor. Field tracks, quiet lanes with one long climb and numerous stiles. Car share advisable as there is limited street parking.

Easy

Mandy & George Br

406988

25 Apr

Sun

10

Lee Mill CP near Factory Outlet Shop

1000

597556

B&Q, Marsh Mills

0935

Longer Walk Headon Down from Lee Mill
Fields, tracks and lanes via Lutton to Headen Down, return via Drakeland Corner, Hemerdon Ball, Sparkwell and Venton. Over 20 stiles and plenty of mud, only two uphill sections of note. No dogs, as we pass through many fields with livestock.

Mod.

Dave Pa

662350

28 Apr

Wed

7

Totnes Leisure Centre (fee)

1030

811605

B&Q, Marsh Mills

0945

Dartington Estate
A riverside walk around the Dartington Estate and the Totnes area. Sorry no dogs.

Easy

Margaret Va

705868

28 Apr

Wed

12

Belstone CP

1000

621938

Tesco, Roborough

0845

Cranmere Pool Expedition
A gentle plod via Taw Marsh and Hangingstone Hill to Cranmere Pool. Could be a bit rough in parts.

Mod.

John Sk

782454

DTE

DAY

ML

START
POINT

ST
TIME

GRID
REF

CAR
SHARE

TIME

WALK INFORMATION

GRADE

NAME

TEL NO

02 May

Sun

9.5

Steps Bridge CP

1030

804883

Tesco, Roborough

0930

Bluebell Walk Teign Valley.
Westcott, Clifford Bridge, and Dunsford Wood. Footpaths, woods and lanes. Two steep climbs and could be muddy.

Mod.

Ivan Me

774019

05 May

Wed

11

Camelford CP

1000

107838

Tesco, Transit Way

0845

Jim Berry's Margins of the Moor No 4
Camelford to St Breward Churchtown and return via fields, paths and Carwether Downs. Car park is on A39 at bottom of hill coming from N E.

Mod.

Janice We

779786

09 May

Sun

9

Cold East Cross CP

1030

740743

B&Q, Marsh Mills

0930

Ten Commandments' Tour
Pil Tor, Top Tor, Rippon Tor, Butts, Buckland Beacon (hence the Ten Commandments.) Moorland tracks with some tussocks. Several steady climbs.

Mod.

Gill and Rod Se

562818

12 May

Wed

11

Postbridge CP

1000

647789

Tesco, Roborough

0915

South of Postbridge
Bellever Bridge, Riddon Ridge, Corndon Tor, Yar Tor, Dartmeet and Bellever Tor.

Mod.

David Wa

01626 836315

12 May

Wed

6.5

Ayrmer NT CP Ringmore

1030

652457

Hayes Rd South CP Elburton

0930

Bigbury Circular
Field tracks, lanes and some coastal paths around Bigbury.

Easy

Trish & Mitch Mi

343390

13 May

Thu

4

Meavy Village Green

1900

541672

No Car Share

N/A

Meavy Area
A walk around Meavy with a visit to the pub afterwards (optional.)

Easy

Ivan Me

774019

16 May

Sun

9

Burrator Quarry CP

1030

551680

Tesco, Roborough

1000

Around Sheepstor to see the Bluebells
Footpaths, woods and moorland fringes. Medium climbs

Mod.

Jack Sy

782602

19 May

Wed

10

Cox Tor CP

1000

532752

Tesco, Roborough

0915

A Spring Saunter
Cox Tor, Peter Tavy, Kingsett, White Tor and Roos Tor. Moorland, lanes, paths and hills; a bit of everything

Mod.

Eric Sm

840491

20 May

Thu

4.5

Crooked Spaniard Inn Cargreen

1900

434626

No Car Share

N/A

Cargreen Area
A circular walk through fields and along the riverbank around Cargreen.

Easy

Julie Pa

670703

23 May

Sun

8.5

Prewley Treatment Works Rd

1030

545912

Tesco, Roborough

0930

Meldon Area
Prewley to Meldon Viaduct and Reservoir, return via fields and moor. A few ups and downs.

Mod.

Margaret Va

705868

26 May

Wed

10

Bennets Cross CP

1000

682818

Tesco, Roborough

0900

Hurston, Jurston and Grimspound
Follow Two Moors way to Hurston, Jurston, Lettaford, Moor Gate, Heathercombe, Grimspound and Headland Warren Farm. Moorland paths and tracks. Car share imperative as CP is small.

Mod.

Mike Le

776823

26 May

Wed

6

Pork Hill CP

1030

531752

Tesco, Roborough

0945

Peter Tavy Area
Edge of moor, lanes and footpaths around Peter Tavy.

Easy/ Mod

Des De

No phone

27 May

Thu

4

Sharpitor CP

1900

562709

No Car Share

N/A

Around Sharpitor
A walk around Sharpitor with a visit to a pub afterwards (optional.)

Easy

Ivan Me

774019

30 May

Sun

10.5

Lerryn CP

1000

141571

Tamar Bridge CP

0845

Longer Walk Around Lerryn
Figure of eight walk based on Lerryn where lunch (which can be obtained if required) will be taken (pub for a drink?) .Lots of woodland paths by the riverside.

Mod.

Jane & Cliff Ki

01822 834964

30 May

Sun

7

Lay by Mary Tavy/Brentor

1030

498800

Leg o' Mutton CP

0945

Shorter Walk Western Moor
Edge of moor with quiet lanes and Bridleways.

Easy

Trish & Mitch Mi

343390

DTE

DAY

ML

START
POINT

ST
TIME

GRID
REF

CAR
SHARE

TIME

WALK INFORMATION

GRADE

NAME

TEL NO

02 Jun

Wed

11

Lydford CP

1000

509847

Tesco, Roborough

0900

River Lyd Orbital
River Lyd to Coombe Down, across to Sourton. Return by footpaths and bridleways via Cleave, Sourton Quarry and Fernworthy Down. A few sections of path along the river are narrow and awkward.

Mod.

Tom & Sue Al

492190

03 Jun

Thu

4

Moorland Hotel Wotter

1900

553619

No Car Share

N/A

Wotter Area
A circular moorland walk around Shaugh Moor and the Wotter area.

Easy

Fran Al

787062

04 Jun

Fri

12

Davey's Cross Moor Gate

2100

653567

No Car Share

n/a

Moonlight Walk
A night walk when the moon is full. See the moon set and the sun rise over Western Beacon. Duration of walk approx 6.5 hours including breaks. Visiting Sharp Tor and East Glazebrook. Contact Dave Symonds by 1900 if wet that evening.

Mod.

Dave Sy

261361

06 Jun

Sun

8.5

Mount Batten CP

1030

487532

No Car Share

N/A

Mount Batten to Langdon Court
A circular walk from Mount Batten to Langdon Court and return. Coastal path, lanes and fields.

Easy/ Mod

John Da

559249

09 Jun

Wed

6

Bere Alston Rly Station

1030

441674

Tesco, Roborough

0945

Bere Alston Peninsular
Woods and riverside path with two long ascents.

Easy

Doris Ch

01822 840464

09 Jun

Wed

12

East Prawle 'The Green' CP

1000

781364

B&Q, Marsh Mills

0900

Prawle Point Coastal Walk
Pigsnose Valley, Prawle Point and Start Point. Possibility of a swim for the hardy. Typical coastal walk so expect the odd steep climb.

Mod.

Dave Sy

261361

10 Jun

Thu

4

Buckland Monochorum CP

1900

491684

No Car Share

N/A

Buckland Monachorum Area
Hatch Mill and Berra Tor. Footpaths, lanes and a stile or two around Buckland Monachorum

Easy

Dave Tr

01822 853898

13 Jun

Sun

10

Venford Reservoir CP

1030

686713

Tesco, Roborough

0930

Around Venford
A walk visiting Hexworthy, Dartmeet and the Dart Valley. Some steep climbs.

Mod/ Stren

Maurice Ta

No Phone

16 Jun

Wed

6

Berry Head CP

1030

941562

B&Q, Marsh Mills

0930

Berry Head National Nature Reserve
A visit to the Nature Reserve to look at the fauna and flora and then walk to Sharkham Point and return. Advisable to bring binoculars. Please note there is a car parking charge.

Easy/

Mod

Pam & Don Mi

339028

16 Jun

Wed

12

Two Bridges Quarry CP

1000

608750

Tesco, Roborough

0915

North of Two Bridges
East Dart Waterfall, Hartland Tor and Arch Tor. Open moorland, tracks and paths.

Mod.

Phillip Do

01626 867432

17 Jun

Thu

4.5

Burrator Arboretum

1900

569689

No Car Share

N/A

Up The Deancombe Valley
Through the Arboretum and along tracks up through the Deancombe Valley walking by farms and caves in the area.

Easy/

Mod

Dave Pa

662350

20 Jun

Sun

8

Fernworthy Res. CP

1030

669838

Tesco, Roborough

0930

Fernworthy Circular
Kestor Rock and Frenchbeer Rock. Moorland footpaths with some mud if wet.

Easy

Ivan Me

774019

23 Jun

Wed

6.5

Thurlestone Golf Course

1030

677415

Hayes Rd South CP Elburton

0930

Thurlestone Circular
Coast path, footpaths and inland track around Thurlestone. CP is just past the golf course at Thurlestone Beach .

Easy

Trish & Mitch Mi

343390

23 Jun

Wed

10

Two Bridges Quarry CP

1000

608750

Tesco, Roborough

0915

Around Two Bridges
A circular walk to include Crockern Tor, Prince Hall, Swincombe and Bullpark. Mainly open moorland with no climbs of note.

Mod.

Norman Ch

482148

24 Jun

Thu

4

Yelverton Church CP

1900

521678

No Car Share

N/A

Yelverton to Clearbrook
A circular walk on moorland fringes.

Easy

Gill and Rod Se

562818

27 Jun

Sun

8

Pork Hill CP

1030

531752

Tesco, Roborough

0945

Shorter Walk Around Merrivale
Moortown, Pew Tor. Open moorland around Merrivale with some steep climbs.

Mod.

Des De

No phone

27 Jun

Sun

10

Charlestown Main CP

(possible CP fee)

1030

035518

Tesco, Transit Way

0915

Longer Walk Charlestown Coastal.
Leaving Charlestown the walk heads towards Black Head, and Pentewan along the coast then inland through fields and woods with a short stretch of road walking. Plenty of ups and downs.

Stren.

Julie Pa

670703

30 Jun

Wed

11.5

Mount Batten CP

1000

487532

No Car Share

N/A

Mount Batten
Staddiscombe, Rocket Cottage, Wembury, Noss Mayo Link and Heybrook Bay. Chance of a swim if weather is suitable.

Mod.

Geoff Th

344657