SUNDAY 1
12:00 : 3hr Walk, New Year Resolution Walk - Get Fit In 2006 (Haytor, lower car park) Start as you mean to go on with this New Year's Day walk Distance 4-5m Star Rating **
MONDAY 2
10:30 : 2.5hr Walk, Holne Moor Figure Of Eight (part 1) (Venford) A walk of two halves, head out towards Horns Cross and Combestone in the morning and then back for lunch. In the afternoon walk around the reservoir and out to Bench Tor and down into the woods along the Pipe line. Guide T Burges, 6.5km/4m Star. **
14:00: 1.5hr Walk, Holne Moor Figure Of Eight (part 2) (Venford) 4km/2.5m Star ** See above
THURSDAY 5
Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Buckfastleigh. Contact 01803 762574.
FRIDAY 6
Tavistock Farmers Market. Pannier Market. Contact 01822 820515.
19:30 1hr Talk From Ice Age to Saxons (Meavy Village Hall) National Park Guide Len Copley presents an illuminating talk about the formation of Dartmoor and how it has been shaped by its inhabitants over the years.
SATURDAY 7
10:30 : 4hr Walk, An Archeological Legacy (Haytor, lower car park) Travel through time and admire the ingenuity and many fascinating remains left behind by early Dartmoor settlers. Guide M Perriam 01364 653590 **
11:00 : 2hr Walk, From Ice Age to Saxons (Norsworthy) Join National Park Guide Len Copley on a follow up walk based on his previous evenings talk while also taking a closer look at over 4000 years of fascinating archaeology. *
SUNDAY 8
10:30 : 4hr Walk, Tinner's, Rabbits and Prehistoric Man (King's Oven) Visit some amazing tin mining remains and one of the grandest examples of a Bronze Age settlement on Dartmoor. Guide J Whiting 01837 861333, 9km/5.5m. **
14:00 : 1.5hr Stroll, Any Qusetions (Merrivale, Four Winds) What is a Stone Row, Menhir or Kistaven? To find the answer to these questions join National Park Guide Paul Rendell *
TUESDAY 10
10:30 : 3hr Walk, Around Belstone Common (Belstone) Visit Cullever Steps as you explore this area. The river crossings here mean that there are two fords and sets of stepping stones. Guide I Solomon 01837 840303, 8km ***
THURSDAY 12
Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Buckfastleigh. Contact 01803 762574.
FRIDAY 13
Tavistock Farmers Market. Pannier Market. Contact 01822 820515.
SUNDAY 15
10:30 : 3hr Walk, Brooks and Bottles (Meldon Reservoir) Explore the fascinating Industrial Archaeology to be found in this area. Guide T Soby 01837 53575, 5km/3m. **
14:00: Visit a Dartmoor Longhouse (Bel Tor Corner) Visit a grade 1 listed longhouse, a place where people and animals lived under the same roof. (2 hrs) To book please ring 01822 890414 To visit the longhouse online visit www.virtuallydartmoor.org.uk
THURSDAY 19
Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Buckfastleigh. Contact 01803 762574.
SATURDAY 21
10:00 : 6hr Activity, Beginner's Guide to Map and Compass (Princetown) Indoor and outdoor session. Bring a map (Exp OL 28) and Compass if possible, packed lunch and a drink. Book on 01822 890414. *
10:45 : 4hr Walk, Winter Wander (Fernworthy Reservoir) Visit the picturesque Teign-e-ver clapper bridge and the Stone rows that can be found in this area. Guide B Shaw 01626 834259, 11km. **
Okehampton Farmers Market. Okehampton. Contact 01363 83279.
Ivybridge Farmers Market. Contact John Yeoman 01548 561232.
SUNDAY 22
10:30 : 4hr Walk, Waterfall and Grey Wethers (Postbridge) Hear about the fascinating legend connected to the pair of stone circles known as Grey Wethers and much more. Guide I Johnstone 01752 892155. ***
TUESDAY 24
11:00 : 3hr Walk, The Church Paths and Commons of Walkhampton (Sharpitor) Explore part of Walkhampton Common and the footpath system serving Walkhampton Church. Guide B Poole 01822 890414. **
THURSDAY 26
Buckfastleigh Farmers Market. Buckfastleigh. Contact 01803 762574.
FRIDAY 27
Tavistock Farmers Market. Pannier Market. Contact 01822 820515.
SATURDAY 28
15:00 : 'the Bean, The Pea'. Lustleigh Village Hall. Contact 01647 277498. The enchanting Storybox Company presents an entertaining family show 'The Bean, The Pea'.
SUNDAY 29
10:30 : 2.5hr Walk, Wander on Wigford Down (Cadover Bridge) With prehistoric cairns, hut circles, the remains of medieval long houses and associated field systems, there is plenty to explore in this area. Guide B Byng 01822 853113, 6km. *
*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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