FRIDAY 1

14:00: 2hr Stroll, Myths And Legends (Hound Tor) Dartmoor is renowned for its legends, from hairy hands to the Hound of the Baskervilles. You don't have to be Sherlock Holmes to uncover them - simply join this walk.

 Craft Fair. Tavistock Town Hall. Contact 01822 617232.

SATURDAY 2

10:30: 2hr Stroll, Two Centuries Of Princetown (Princetown) Discover more about this settlement famous for its prison.

10:30: 4hr Walk, Three Barrows And Didworthy (South Brent)

14:00: 2hr Activity, Stream Dipping For Children (Bedford Bridge) Discover more about the richness of Dartmoor's water courses. Please bring wellies and wear old clothes.

SUNDAY 3

10:00: 4hr Walk, Prehistory & Plantation (Chagford)

11:00: 2hr Walk, An Introduction To Dartmoor (Dartmeet) The perfect way to find out more about Dartmoor and what makes it so special.

MONDAY 4

14:00: 3hr Walk, Tin, Tors & Tombs (Venford)

TUESDAY 5

11:00: 2hr Walk, Secrets Of Dartmoor (Bellever) 

WEDNESDAY 6

10:30: 3hr Walk, Water, Woods & Moorland (Sharpitor)

14:00: 2hr Activity, Ranger Ralph's Bird Boxes And Blooms (Steps Bridge) Bookings taken from 16th March please ring 01822 890414

19:30:  "wagstaff" By Knee High Theatre. Nicholls Hall, Lydford. Contact Mr F Still, The Rectory, Lydford 01822 820479.

THURSDAY 7

14:00: 3hr Stroll, Okehampton's Town & Castle (Okehampton Youth Hostel) This saxon town has the oldest and largest castle in Devon. Learn about the 19th Century Town Mill, wollen industries and the mining.

 Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Buckfastleigh. Contact 01803 762574.

FRIDAY 8

11:30: 2.5hr Walk, The Ancient Moor (Postbridge)

 Annual Civic Ball. Tavistock Town Hall.

19:30:  Dartmoor Tinners & Lydford - A Talk By Tom Greeves. Nicholls Hall, Lydford. Contact 01822 820285.

SATURDAY 9

10:30: 6hr Walk, Top O' The Moor (Okehampton Youth Hostel) A walk which provides the opportunity to escape to the open moor.

14:00: 2hr Walk, Tors & Leats (Norsworthy)

 Bovey Tracey Farmers Market. Bovey Tracey.

 Tavistock Farmers Market. Pannier Market. Contact 01822 820515.

SUNDAY 10

10:30: 6hr Activity, Beginner's Guide To Map & Compass (Princetown) Indoor and outdoor session. Bring a map (Exp OL 28) and Compass if possible, a packed lunch and a drink. Please book on 01822 890414

 Book Fair. Tavistock Town Hall.

11:00:  Civic Service. Chagford church.

14:30:  1 Hr Talk Ancient Trackways. Princetown. Contact HMVC 01822 890414.

MONDAY 11

14:00: 3hr Walk, Jordan Mill & Hut Holes (Bel Tor Corner)

TUESDAY 12

10:30: 3hr Walk, Hookney Tor And Grimspound (Shapley Common)

WEDNESDAY 13

11:00: 4hr Walk, Dart Delights (Postbridge)

THURSDAY 14

10:30: 4hr Walk, Moorland Walk (Combestone Tor)

 Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Buckfastleigh. Contact 01803 762574.

FRIDAY 15

10:30: 3.5hr Walk, Enjoy Dartmoor's Past (Princetown)

SATURDAY 16

10:45: 4hr Walk, Visit The Little & The Great (Cadover Bridge)

 Charity Fund Raising Event. Tavistock Town Hall. Contact 01822 617232.

 Ivybridge Farmers Market. Contact John Yeoman 01548 561232.

 Okehampton Farmers  Market. Okehampton. Contact 01363 83279.

SUNDAY 17

10:30: 2hr Stroll, Okehampton's Town & Castle (Okehampton Town)

10:30: 6hr Activity, Beginner's Guide To Map & Compass (Princetown) Indoor and outdoor session. Bring a map (Exp OL 28) and Compass if possible, a packed lunch and a drink. Please book on 01822 890414.

11:00: 5hr Walk, High Moor Walk (Two Bridges) A walk which provides the opportunity to escape to the open Moor.

 Antique & Collectors Fair. Tavistock Town Hall. Contact 01822 617232.

MONDAY 18

10:30: 3hr Walk, Only 4000 Years From The Car Park (Bellever)

TUESDAY 19

10:30: 4hr Walk, Archaeology, Water And Moorland (Sharpitor)

WEDNESDAY 20

11:00: 5hr Walk, High Moor Walk (Prewley)

THURSDAY 21

10:30: 6hr Walk, Widecombe Wander (Widecombe-In-The-Moor)

 Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Buckfastleigh. Contact 01803 762574.

FRIDAY 22

10:00: 2hr Walk, Walking Into The Past (Chagford)

10:45: 5.5hr Walk, Meet The Ancestors (Merrivale (four Winds))

SATURDAY 23

06:30: 3hr Walk, Early Morning Bird Walk (Venford) Please bring binoculars and do not wear brightly coloured clothing.

10:30: 4hr Walk, Explore The Southern Moor (South Brent)

 Bovey Tracey Farmers Market. Bovey Tracey.

 Tavistock Farmers Market. Pannier Market. Contact 01822 820515.

SUNDAY 24

10:30: 3hr Walk, Dartmoor Rock Walk (Burrator Quarry) Join this walk to discover more about the creation and moulding of Dartmoor's distinctive landscape.

10:30: 4hr Walk, Ancient Trackways (Norsworthy)

10:30: 5hr Walk, High Moor Walk (Two Bridges) A walk which provides the opportunity to escape to the open Moor.

19:30: 2hr Walk, Megaliths By Moonlight (Chagford) this walk unravesl some of the myths and mysteries surrounding prehistoric people's wonders, please bring a torch.

MONDAY 25

10:30: 6hr Walk, High Moor Walk (Prewley) A walk which provides the opportunity to escape to the open Moor.

TUESDAY 26

10:45: 3hr Walk, Water, Woods & Moor (Sharpitor)

WEDNESDAY 27

11:00: 3hr Walk, Walk Through Time (Haytor (lower Car Park))

20:00:  Geology Of East Dartmoor (talk). Lustleigh Village Hall. Contact 01626 832944.

THURSDAY 28

10:30: 4hr Walk, Pre History And Plantation (Fernworthy Reservoir)

 Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Buckfastleigh. Contact 01803 762574.

FRIDAY 29

11:00: 3hr Walk, Two Old Quarries (Pork Hill)

11:45: 2hr Walk, River Meavy & Moorland (Sharpitor)

 Spring Music Festival - Tavistock Sings. Tavistock Parish Church. Contact 01566 783138.

SATURDAY 30

09:30: 5.5hr Activity, Easy Going Dartmoor Mini Bus Tour (Tavistock Town) Tour Dartmoor using fully accessible vehicles which are equipped to carry wheelchairs. The day includes coffee and lunch stops (not included in the price) and an optional stroll. To book please ring 01822 616958.

Flower Festival, Music, Bell-Ringing And Poetry. St Peter's Church, Buckland in the Moor. Contact 01364 653771.

Spring Music Festival - Tavistock Sings. Tavistock Parish Church. Contact 01566 783138.

Spring Music Festival - Tavistock Sings. Tavistock Parish Church. Contact 01566 783138.

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.

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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