10:30: 3hr Walk, New Year Resolution Walk (Hound Tor)

10:30: 4hr Walk, Moor Contrasts (Chagford)

14:00: 1.5hr Stroll, Family Introduction to Dartmoor (Haytor (lower Car Park))

SUNDAY 2

10:30: 4hr Walk, A Walk to Prosper (Pork Hill)

MONDAY 3

10:30: 4hr Walk, The Belstone Ring (Belstone)

Join a Dartmoor Guide on one of the most stunning walks of northern Dartmoor, The Belstone Ring .  Starting from Belstone (OS grid reference SX621 938) at 10.30 am , you will climb to the summit of Cosdon for spectacular views, before descending to Little Hound Tor and Knack Ford.  You will complete the walk by returning to Belstone via Oke Tor and Belstone Tor.  The walk takes about four hours.

SUNDAY 9

10:00: 6hr Activity, Beginner's Map & Compass - Book * (Princetown)

SATURDAY 15

10:30: 4hr Walk, The Devil's Rocks! (Shaugh Bridge)

14:00: 2hr Activity, Ranger Ralph's Den Building - Book* (Postbridge)

SUNDAY 16

10:30: 3hr Walk, Archaeology in the Down Tor Area (Norsworthy)

TUESDAY 18

07:30:  Robinson Crusoe Pantomime. South Brent Village Hall. Contact 01364 72275.

SUNDAY 23

10:30: 4hr Walk, The Lych Way (Lydford)

SATURDAY 29

10:30: 4hr Walk, Crock of Gold and Child's Tomb (Princetown)

SUNDAY 30

10:30: 4hr Walk, Winter Wander (Fernworthy)

Where indicated to book a National Park Authority walk ring the High Moorland Visitor Centre (Princetown) on 01822 890414

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.

Dartmoor Watercolours at the High Moorland Visitor Centre

From 3 December 2004 - 19th January 2005 , visitors to Dartmoor National Park Authority's High Moorland Visitor Centre, Princetown, will be able to enjoy a superb collection of watercolours by regional artist Jim Allaway.

Jim's inspiration is gained from the beauty and moods of the landscape and in particular the winter, storms, the freshness of snow, the changing light, the tors and the vast skies above.   He is fascinated by Dartmoor's cultural heritage and loves walking and camping on Dartmoor.  The work on display in this exhibition reflects the artist's deep love of Dartmoor and the countryside in general.

Jim is a self taught painter and has been painting Dartmoor landscapes since 1990.  He lives in Bradninch with his wife and three children.

Jim Allaway's Dartmoor watercolours are on display until 19 January 2005.  The High Moorland Visitor Centre, Princetown is open seven days a week, 10 am to 4 pm.  The Centre will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

© Copyright Dartmoor National Park Authority     For full details and additiona; information contact:

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