THURSDAY 1
10:30: 3hr Walk, Granite Working (Haytor (Lower Car Park)) Enjoy the area around one of Dartmoor's best known tors making the most of the spectacular views, the quarries and the unique tramway made of granite sets.
11:00: 5hr Walk, A Walk Through Time (Princetown)
Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Contact 01803 762574.
10:00: Widecombe Craft Fair. Church House. Contact 01364 643408.
FRIDAY 2
10:30: 6hr Walk, High Moor Walk (Lydford High Down) A walk offering a real opportunity to escape to the open Moor.
SATURDAY 3
10:00: 5.5hr Activity, Easy Going Dartmoor Mini Bus Tour (Ivybridge) 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 01752 690444
10:00: 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
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: 2hr Stroll, Secrets of Dartmoor (King's Oven) An opportunity to explore human impact on the moor.
Princetown Carnival. Centre of Princetown. Contact 01822 890760.
10:00: Fund Raising Day for Rapid Uk. Crownhill Fort. Contact 01837 861414.
SUNDAY 4
10:00: 3hr Walk, Where Drovers Once Trod (Postbridge)
10:15: 3hr Walk, Erme - A Prehistoric River (Ivybridge) If you have never explored the southern Moor why not come on this walk to find out more. The area around the River Erme is brimming over with evidence of man's use of the moor from prehistoric stone rows to bronze age stone circles to tinner's buildings.
10:30: 3hr Walk, Kelly Mine (Trenchford Car Park (Bullaton Cross)) The first reference of this mine being worked was in 1797, finally closing in 1951. Curiously it was probably the last mine in Britain to use candles for underground lighting along with drilling by hand. Come on this walk and join a volunteer from the Kelly Mine Preservation Society for a 1 1/2 hr tour of this fascinating piece of Dartmoor's industrial past. Please note there is a steep section to the walk.
14:00: 2hr Walk, Forgotten Ancestors (Bellever) Discover the antiquities hidden with in this forestry area.
Book Fair. Tavistock Town Hall. Contact 01822 617232.
MONDAY 5
10:30 2hrs In Search of the Dartmoor Pony (Dunnabridge) This walk offers the opportunity to learn more about the Duchy of Cornwall and Dartmoor Pony Society moorland scheme. See the ponies in their natural environment and discover the ponies' importance to the ecology of Dartmoor.
10:30: 6hr Walk, Wilderness, Woods & Water (Okehampton Youth Hostel) A walk which provides the opportunity to escape to the open moor.
10:30 2hrs In Search of the Dartmoor Pony (Dunnabridge)This walk offers the opportunity to learn more about the Duchy of Cornwall and Dartmoor Pony Society moorland scheme. See the ponies in their natural environment and discover the ponies' importance to the ecology of Dartmoor.
TUESDAY 6
10:00: 3.5hr Walk, Picnic - Bring a Packed Lunch (Venford) This walk includes a break at a secluded Picnic spot.
WEDNESDAY 7
11:00: 2hr Stroll, Introduction to Walking Dartmoor (Postbridge) The perfect opportunity for first time walkers or those on their first visit to Dartmoor to discover more about this important area.
THURSDAY 8
10:00: 4hr Walk, A Walk in The Past (Chagford)
14:30: 3hr Walk, Laughter Hole & Snaily House (Bellever)
Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Buckfastleigh. Contact 01803 762574.
10:00: Widecombe Craft Fair. Church House. Contact 01364 643408.
Heritage Open Days 9 th - 11 th September Friday 9
14:30 2hr Stroll Visit a Dartmoor Longhouse (Bel Tor Corner) Visit the DNPA's own grade 1 listed longhouse a place where animals and people lived. Please book on 01822 890414
Saturday 10
10:00 1 ½ hr Walk Brook Woods Mining Remains ( Coombe, nr Scorriton) approx 1.5 miles. For more information and to book ring 01822 890414
14:00 1 ½ hr Walk Brook Woods Mining Remains ( Coombe, nr Scorriton) approx 1.5miles For more information and to book ring 01822 890414
14:30 2hr Stroll Visit a Dartmoor Longhouse (Bel Tor Corner) Visit the DNPA's own grade 1 listed longhouse a place where animals and people lived. Please book on 01822 890414
Sunday 11
14:00 3hr Walk Hawns and Dendles wood (Cornwood , Village Square)visit prehistoric and medieval sites as well as a hidden Edwardian Garden. Please book on 01822 890414
14:30 2hr Stroll Visit a Dartmoor Longhouse (Bel Tor Corner) Visit the DNPA's own grade 1 listed longhouse a place where animals and people lived. Please book on 01822 890414
FRIDAY 9
11:00: 1.5hr Stroll, Legends of Dartmoor (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.
14:00: 2hr Walk, Granite Railway (Haytor (lower Car Park)) Enjoy the area around one of Dartmoor's best known Tors, making the most of the spectacular views, the quarries and the unique tramway made of granite setts.
Craft Fair. Tavistock Town Hall. Contact 01822 617232.
SATURDAY 10 09:30: 5.5hr Activity, Easy Going Dartmoor Mini Bus Tour (Newton Abbot Station) 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 01626 353159
10:00: 5.5hr Activity, Easy Going Dartmoor Mini Bus Tour (Okehampton 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 01837 55000.
14:00: 2hr Walk, Dartmoor's Eastern Reservoirs (Trenchford Car Park (Bullaton Cross))
Bovey Tracey Farmers Market. Bovey Tracey.
Tavistock Farmers Market. Pannier Market. Contact 01822 820515.
SUNDAY 11
10:30: 6hr Walk, Mining, Monuments & Menhirs (Pork Hill) Enjoy extended views towards Tavistock, Yelverton, and Plymouth and into Cornwall as well as visit several of Dartmoor's impressive Tors.
10:30: 6hr Walk, Visit England's 2nd Remotest Place (Two Bridges) A walk offering a real opportunity to escape to the open moor.
10:45: 3hr Walk, Industrial Archaeology (Meldon Visitor Centre) Man has greatly influenced this area and there are plenty of examples, starting with the impressive viaduct adjacent to the visitor centre.
14:30: 1hr Illustrated Talk Secrets of Dartmoor . High Moorland Visitor Centre, Princetown. If you require wheelchair access please ring 01822 890414.
MONDAY 12
10:30: 6hr Walk, High Moor Walk (Okehampton Moor) A walk offering a real opportunity to escape to the open moor.
TUESDAY 13
11:30: 3.5hr Walk, Waterfall Walk (Postbridge)
09:00: The World Famous Widecombe Fair. Fairfield, Widecombe-in-the-Moor. Contact Mr R Constant 01364 621430.
WEDNESDAY 14
10:30: 4hr Walk, Secrets Of Dartmoor (Merrivale (Four Winds)) The most unusual feature unique to Dartmoor to be found in this area is the parallel stone row although the whole area is full of features to wonder at. Find out more on this walk.
THURSDAY 15
11:00: 2hr Walk, Dartmoor Views (Bellever) Enjoy spectacular views at Bellever Tor as part of this walk
Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Buckfastleigh. Contact 01803 762574.
10:00: Widecombe Craft Fair. Church House. Contact 01364 643408.
FRIDAY 16
10:30: 4hr Walk, Crazywell & Tin Workings (Norsworthy)
SATURDAY 17
10:00: 5.5hr Activity, Easy Going Dartmoor Mini Bus Tour (Exeter) 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 01392 494001.
10:30: 6hr Walk, High Moor Walk (Two Bridges) A walk which offers a real opportunity to escape to the open moor.
18:30: 2hr Walk, Megaliths by Moonlight (Norsworthy) Unravel some of the myths and mysteries surrounding prehistoric people's wonders. Please bring a torch
Ivybridge Farmers Market. Contact John Yeoman 01548 561232.
Okehampton Farmers Market. Okehampton. Contact 01363 83279.
SUNDAY 18
10:30: 6hr Walk, Mining, Monuments & Menhirs (Pork Hill) Enjoy extended views towards Tavistock, Yelverton, and Plymouth and into Cornwall as well as visit several of Dartmoor's impressive Tors.
Antique & Collectors Fair. Tavistock Town Hall. Contact 01822 617232.
MONDAY 19
14:00: 2hr Stroll, Dartmoor's Eastern Reservoirs (Trenchford Car Park (Bullaton Cross))
TUESDAY 20
10:30: 2hr Walk, Riverside Ramble (Newbridge) Enjoy a walk in this popular part of the Dart Valley.
WEDNESDAY 21
10:30: 3.5hr Walk, Secrets of The Meavy (Sharpitor)
THURSDAY 22
09:30: 5.5hr Activity, Easy Going Dartmoor Mini Bus Tour (Newton Abbot Station) 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 01626 353159
10:30: 6hr Walk, High Moor Walk (Sticklepath) A walk which provides a real opportunity to escape to the open moor.
Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Buckfastleigh. Contact 01803 762574.
10:00: Widecombe Craft Fair. Church House. Contact 01364 643408.
FRIDAY 23
11:00: 2hr Stroll, Introduction To Walking Dartmoor (Postbridge) he perfect opportunity for first time walkers or those on their first visit to Dartmoor to discover more about this important area.
23 -25 10:00: Made In Chagford. Chagford parish church and surrounding area. Contact 01647 432265.
SATURDAY 24
10:00: 5.5hr Activity, Easy Going Dartmoor Mini Bus Tour (Ivybridge) 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 01752 690444
10:30: 4hr Walk, Scenic Farmland and History (Brimpts Farm) A fascinating trail which includes original features such as adits, clapper bridges, leats, a restored water wheel and much more.
Bovey Tracey Farmers Market. Bovey Tracey.
Tavistock Farmers Market. Pannier Market. Contact 01822 820515.
SUNDAY 25
10:30: 6hr Activity, Improver's Navigation (Princetown) Brush up on your navigation skills. Please bring a map (Exp OL 28) and compass if possible, packed lunch and a drink. Please book on 01822 890414
14:00: 4hr Walk, Quarries and Railways (Merrivale (four Winds))
MONDAY 26
10:30: 6hr Walk, Mining, Monuments & Menhirs (Pork Hill) Enjoy extended views towards Tavistock, Yelverton, and Plymouth and into Cornwall as well as visit several of Dartmoor's impressive Tors.
TUESDAY 27
10:45: 4hr Walk, High Moor Walk (Meldon Reservoir)
WEDNESDAY 28
10:45: 4hr Walk, Myths & 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.
THURSDAY 29
10:30: 2hr Walk, Secrets of Dartmoor (Bedford Bridge)
Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Buckfastleigh. Contact 01803 762574.
10:00: Widecombe Craft Fair. Church House. Contact 01364 643408.
FRIDAY 30
10:45: 2hr Walk, A Walk Through Time (Haytor (lower Car Park)) Enjoy the area around one of Dartmoor's best known Tors, making the most of the spectacular views, the quarries and the unique tramway made of granite setts.
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