THURSDAY 1
Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Buckfastleigh. Contact 01803 762574.
FRIDAY 2
Dickensian Evening. Tavistock Town. Contact 01822 613089.
Tavistock Farmers Market. Pannier Market. Contact 01822 820515.
SATURDAY 3
10:45: 4hr Walk, Widecombe Wander (Widecombe-in-the-Moor) Enjoy the views from Hameldown as you walk above the Valley where Widecombe gets its name. B Shaw 01626 834259, 12km/7.5m ***
11:00: 2hr Walk Introduction to Dartmoor (Bel Tor Corner) An ideal walk for those who have not ventured out on the moors before. Guide M Perriam
Bovey Tracey Farmers Market. Bovey Tracey.
SUNDAY 4
11:00: 3hr Walk, Medieval Landscape (Haytor, lower car park) Explore the Haytor area and its many antiquities. Guide L Copley*
THURSDAY 8
Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Buckfastleigh. Contact 01803 762574.
FRIDAY 9
Tavistock Farmers Market. Pannier Market. Contact 01822 820515.
SATURDAY 10
The Church House, South Tawton Whilst the official opening is on a weekday (suitable for the Press and Restoration Professionals), it has been decided to open also on for the convenience of the local community who might have been at work during the week. Church house Ale, specially brewed by Exe Valley Brewery, will be on sale at the Seven Stars and again, it is expected that some suitable entertainment may be provided. For more information see www.thechurchhouse.org.uk
SUNDAY 11
10:30: 4hr Walk, The East Dart Falls (Postbridge) A popular walk in the East Dart valley. Guide G Seale 01392 841609. **
WEDNESDAY 14
Craft Fair. Tavistock Town Hall. Contact 01822 617232.
THURSDAY 15
Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Buckfastleigh. Contact 01803 762574.
Craft Fair. Tavistock Town Hall. Contact 01822 617232.
17:30: Christmas Late Night Shopping In Ashburton.
FRIDAY 16
Tavistock Farmers Market. Pannier Market. Contact 01822 820515.
SATURDAY 17
10:30: 4hr Walk, The Door of Oke Tor (Belstone) Visit this tor with unusual features including arches, doorways, passages and caves. Guide T Soby 01837 53575, 10km/6m. ***
Bovey Tracey Farmers Market. Bovey Tracey.
Ivybridge Farmers Market. Contact John Yeoman 01548 561232.
Okehampton Farmers Market. Okehampton. Contact 01363 83279.
SUNDAY 18
10:00: 6hr Activity, Improver's Naviagtion (Princetown) Brush up on you navigation skills. Bring a map (Exp OL 28) and compass if possible a packed lunch and a drink. Book on 01822 890414 *
10:30: 3hr Walk, Devonport Leat and Weir Head (Two Bridges) Enjoy a popular circular walk in this area. Guide P Challiss 01822 852157, 6.5km/4m. **
Antique & Collectors Fair Christmas Market. Tavistock Town Hall. Contact 01822 617232.
WEDNESDAY 21
10:30: 4hr Walk, High Moorland (Venford) Explore the southern moor as you head out towards Ryder Hill. Guide C Fitzroy 01822 890414 ***
14:00: 2hr Activity, Ranger Ralph's Winter Warmer Walk (Trenchford Car Park, Bullaton Cross) Bookings after 30 November on 01822 890414
THURSDAY 22
Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Buckfastleigh. Contact 01803 762574.
FRIDAY 23
10:30: 3hr Walk, Archaeology of the Plym Valley (Burrator) From prehistoric remains to the Norman Conquest uncover more about this area. Short drive to start point. Guide B Byng 01822 853113. 6-8km. **
Tavistock Farmers Market. Pannier Market. Contact 01822 820515.
SATURDAY 24
10:30: 4hr Walk, Christmas at Winter Tor (Okehampton Moor) Explore the East Okement Valley. Guide P Rendell 01837 54727, 13km/8m. **
MONDAY 26
11:00: 3.5hr Walk, Darting up the Waterfall (Postbridge) Join Guide Brian Kocziban for this traditional Boxing day walk to the East Dart waterfall. ** Guide B Kocziban 01395 278533
TUESDAY 27
10:30: 4hr Walk, Follow the Crosses (Norsworthy) An interesting walk visiting several medieval granite stone crosses to be found in this area. Guide D Jenkin 01647 440053, 11km/7m. ***
WEDNESDAY 28
10:30: 3hr Walk, Rocks and Water (Manaton) Visit Manaton rocks and the Lustleigh Cleave valley on this walk. Guide P Rendell 01837 54727, 9km/6m. ***
13:45: 2hr Walk Introduction to Dartmoor (Coombestone Tor) An ideal walk for those who have not ventured out on the moors before. Guide J Watt
THURSDAY 29
10:30: 3hr Walk, Cist, Leat and a Fold (Princetown) Visit Crock of gold a bronze age burial site and one of the few named Kistvaens on Dartmoor as part of this walk. Guide C Ridgers 01752 216730,11km/7m. **
Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Buckfastleigh. Contact 01803 762574.
FRIDAY 30
10:00: 6hr Activity, Beginner's Guide to Map and Compass (Princetown) Indoor and outdoor session. Please bring a map (Exp OL 28) and Compass if possible, packed lunch and a drink. Please book on 01822 890414 Star Rating *
10:30: 4hr Walk, Yes Tor and High Willhays (Prewley) At 2,038ft, High Willhays is the highest summit on Dartmoor from which spectacular views can be enjoyed. Guide P Challiss 01822 852157, 9km/6m. ***
Tavistock Farmers Market. Pannier Market. Contact 01822 820515.
SATURDAY 31
14:00: 3hr Walk, Watch The Sun Go Down On 2005 (Hound Tor) Enjoy an afternoon walk in the Haytor area before heading off to New Year's Eve celebrations. Guide D Jenkin 01647 440053, 3-4m.
*Easy route and pace, little steep ground, suitable for fairly slow walkers. Some walks are suitable for children.
**Average route and pace, may be some steep ground, suitable for anyone used to walking.
***More strenuous, longer route, steep sections likely, quicker pace. Suitable for reasonably fit walkers who want to stride out and enjoy the moor at a lively pace.
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