Guided Walks and Local Events March 2009
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Dartmoor National Park Authority events and walks are shown in bold in this list.
March Highlights
Friday 6th March Medieval Star Gazing
SUNDAY 1
10:30: 3hr Walk, Walk Through Time (Postbridge) Discover the Bronze age settlement, burial sites and the Lychway as part of this walk. Guide L Copley 01752 776226 Distance 8km/5m **
14:00:2hr, Visit a Dartmoor Longhouse (Bel Tor Corner) A longhouse is a medieval farmhouse in which both people and cattle were accommodated. Higher Uppacott is one of the few remaining examples of this historic building type still with its original unaltered shippon (cattle shelter). Booking is essential (01822) 890414. Why not make an interactive visit first by visiting our innovative virtual tour of the Longhouse www.virtuallydartmoor.org.uk
TUESDAY 3
10:30: 4hr Walk, Archaeology of the Southern Moor (Blackadon Farm, directions blackadonbarns.co.uk) Guide M Walker 01752 897034 Distance 11km/6.8m**
THURSDAY 5
09:00: Buckfastleigh Community Market. Buckfastleigh Town Hall. Local produce, Fair Trade refreshments, disabled access, local parking. Contact Jenny 07799 534974.
10:30: 2hr Walk, Longtimber Woods - an Ancient Woodland (Ivybridge) Guide M Walker 01752 897034Distance 5.5km/4m *
18.30: 2.5hrs, Medieval Star Gazing (Meet at Bel Tor Corner car park near Poundsgate SX 694 731) To celebrate the "International Year of Astronomy 2009", Dartmoor National Park Authority are holding a special free family star gazing event. Discover more about the dark night skies experienced by medieval people and what it was like to live in a medieval longhouse at that time. Warm clothing, comfortable shoes, a torch and if you have one please bring a telescope or binoculars. Places are limited so please book on 01626 831040, do not worry if the weather is poor - the event will still go ahead.
SATURDAY 7
Dartmoor Gallery: Over the Cattlegrid - Life on High Dartmoor. An exhibition at the High Moorland Visitor Centre of images by Dartmoor Photographer Sue Murphy. Until Wednesday 06 May 2009
Dartmoor Volunteer Days - Plymouth Leat. Join the Dartmoor Preservation Association (DPA) to help make a practical difference to Dartmoor. This activity is helping to look after the Plymouth Leat near Clearbrook and is between 10 am - 3 pm so you will need a packed lunch, a drink and to wear old clothes. For more information and to book contact Paul Rendell 01837 54727.
Moretonhampstead Festival of Food, Beer and Arts All day in the town. Food and drink stalls, real ale, arts and crafts, cookery demonstrations. Tel:(01647) 440855 email: mdtmanager@onetel.com www.moretonhampstead.com
SUNDAY 8
10:30: 4hr Walk, Tinners, 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 Distance 9km/5.5m **
THURSDAY 12
09:00: Buckfastleigh Community Market. Buckfastleigh Town Hall. Local produce, Fair Trade refreshments, disabled access, local parking. Contact Jenny 07799 534974.
SATURDAY 14
10:30: 2.5hr Walk, An Introduction to Nordic Walking (Meldon Reservoir) An opportunity to try out a new sport on Dartmoor and increase your fitness. Nordic walking engages the muscles of the upper body and therefore burns more calories than ordinary walking. Cost £6.00 which includes tuition and the use of poles. Booking essential 01822 615513.
10:30: 4hr Walk, Rifle Ranges and Moorland Views (Willsworthy) Visit the remains of bleak house as part of this walk. Guide P Rendel 01837 54727 Distance 13km/8m ***
09:00: Tavistock Farmers Market. Bedford Square. Contact www.tavistockfarmersmarket.com (external link,opens new window).
SUNDAY 15
10:00: 3hr Walk, Meldon's Secrets (Meldon Reservoir) Explore this fascinating area and find out why it so unique on Dartmoor. Guide T Soby 01837 53575 **
10:15: 6hr Walk, Far from the Madding Crowd (Postbridge) A chance to get away from it all. Guide T Burges 01404 44579 Distance 13.5km/8.5m ***
THURSDAY 19
09:00: Buckfastleigh Community Market. Buckfastleigh Town Hall. Local produce, Fair Trade refreshments, disabled access, local parking. Contact Jenny 07799 534974.
SATURDAY 21
10:15: 6hr Activity, Improvers Navigation (Princetown) Brush up on your navigation skills on this outdoor based day. Book on 01822 890414
11:00: 4hr Walk, Beehive and Waterfall (Postbridge) Enjoy this walk from this popular start point. Guide T Perrrett 01803 843041 Distance 9km/5.6m ***
09:00: Okehampton Farmers Market. St. James Chapel Square. Contact www.okehamptonfarmersmarket.co.uk (external link,opens new window).
SUNDAY 22
10:30: 3hr Walk, Dartmoor Through Time (Haytor, Lower Car Park) Explore the Haytor/Houndtor area. Guide G Seale 01392 841609 **
SATURDAY 28
11:00: 4hr Walk, Grimspound and Neighbours (Shapley Common) Visit the remains of one the best examples of a Bronze Age settlement on Dartmoor. Guide D Jenkin 01647 440053 Distance 9km/6m ***
09:00: Tavistock Farmers Market. Bedford Square. Contact www.tavistockfarmersmarket.com (external link,opens new window).
09:30: Widecombe-In-The-Moor Village Market. Church House. Local produce and much more.
SUNDAY 29
09:30: 3hr Walk, Birds in Spring (Trendlebere) Walk to see resident birds and winter visitors. Please bring binoculars and do not wear brightly coloured clothing. Guide P Page 07858 421148 Distance 5km/3m **
10:30: 4hr Walk, Bishops, Peat and Ice (Prewley) A mixture of easy walking and rough open moorland as you explore the industrial past and ponder the stories of a Bishop. Guide A Cope 01297 625375 Distance 13km/8m ***
20:00: Last Sunday Folk. Plymouth Inn, Okehampton. An evening of folk song and music hosted by professional artists from folk arts development charity Wren Music, with guest artists, but mainly featuring YOU! All singers and musicians are welcome, or just come along and enjoy the evening if you do not play or sing. Cost Free – collection and raffle. For more information visit www.wrenmusic.co.uk (external link,opens new window) Contact Wren Music 01837 53754.
Page updated 11 February 2009
