Beacon Villages Journal
Dartmoor National Park December - Guided Walks and Local Events - February 2005

SUNDAY 6

10:00: 6hr Activity, Improvers Navigation - Book * (Princetown)

10:30: 4hr Walk, Follow the Crosses (Princetown)

SATURDAY 12

10:30: 4hr Walk, Devonport Leat & Weir Head (Two Bridges)

SUNDAY 13

10:30: 4hr Walk, Tinners, Rabbits & Prehistoric Man (King's Oven)

MONDAY 14

10:30: 3hr Walk, Water & Mills (Belstone)

TUESDAY 15

14:00: 2hr Activity, RR's Willow Weaving - Book* (Princetown)

WEDNESDAY 16

10:30: 2hr Walk, Walking into Prehistory (King's Oven)

FRIDAY 18

10:30: 4hr Walk, Waterfalls & Ancient Stone Circles (Postbridge)

14:00: 2hr Activity, Children's Dartmoor Discovery Trail (Merrivale ( Four Winds))

SATURDAY 19

10:30: 3hr Walk, Moorland Walk (Willsworthy)

SUNDAY 20

10:30: 4hr Walk, The Granite Tramway & Houndtor Medi (Haytor (lower Car Park))

SUNDAY 27

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

10:30: 4hr Walk, Widecombe Wander (Widecombe in the Moor)

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.

© 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