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WALKS & EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER
WEDNESDAY 1 - 10:30: 2hr Walk, Imprint of Time - Bronze Age Archaeology (Combestone Tor) A walk to discover the impact of the Bronze age on this area and in particular the remains of the reaves system.
THURSDAY 2 - 10:30: 4hr Walk, Bronze, Tin, Peat, Clay, Granite And Man (Ivybridge)
09:00: Buckfastleigh Community Market. Globe Inn car park. Until 1pm. Local produce and Fair Trade refreshments. Contact 07799 534109.
10:00: Daffodil Crafts, Craft Fairs. The Church House, Widecombe-in-the-moor. Until 4pm. This is all pure craft, and the goods are made by the person on the stand that’s selling them.
FRIDAY 3 - 10:30: 2.5hr Walk, Leats, Mines & Railways (Bedford Bridge)
SATURDAY 4 - 10:30: 6hr Walk, High Moor Walk To Cranmere Pool (Okehampton Moor) A walk into the heart of Dartmoor and this popular historical letterboxing site. Guide J Whiting
13:00: 2.5hr Walk, Dartmoor Rock Walk (Postbridge)
18:00: 2hr Walk, Wooded Valley Walk (Dartmeet)
SUNDAY 5 - 10:15: 6hr Activity, Practical Navigation (Pork Hill) Please book on 01822 890414
10:30: 3hr Walk, Archaeology Of Haytor Down (Haytor, Lower Car Park)
10:45: 5hr Walk, Bronze Age Burial - Crock of Gold (Princetown) Visit the remains of the Bronze Age burial site Crock of Gold, one of the few named Kistvaens on Dartmoor and one of several in this area. Guide B Poole
10:00: Kelly Mine Open Day. Until 16.30. A great opportunity to visit this unique piece of Dartmoor's mining history. For more details visit www.kellymine.freeserve.co.uk (external link, opens new window).
MONDAY 6 - 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. Please book on 01626 335775.
TUESDAY 7 - 11:00: 2.5hr Walk, Tin Mines & Warrening (King's Oven)
09:00: Moretonhampstead Market. Parish Hall. Contact 01647 277528.
19:00: Princetown History Group. Village Centre. The Ten Tors Challenge by Simon Dell.
WEDNESDAY 8 - 10:30: 3hr Walk, Drizzlecombe Stone Rows (Gutter Tor) Please note this walks will now start at Ringmoor Cottages (SX5581 6658) and look at the remains on Ringmoor Down
Heritage Open Days on Dartmoor. “Heritage Open Days 2010” will take place in September. This well established, popular annual event is co-ordinated by English Heritage is one of England's biggest and most popular voluntary cultural event. It aims to give people the opportunity to visit and enjoy England’s wonderfully diverse architectural and cultural heritage. Thousands of events take place across the country and give people a chance to visit sites and buildings which are not usually open to the public or that normally charge admission, and all for free! Last year over 1 million people joined in the fun. So, why not come along and take part in the activities this year.
The Dartmoor National Park Authority has arranged a number of specific events as its contribution of this national, heritage celebration. To complement the “Going for Bronze” exhibition running at the High Moorland Visitor Centre there will be two long walks to provide further insight into Dartmoor’s extensive Bronze Age archaeology. Or you could join in with a visit to an outstanding example of a medieval Dartmoor longhouse and experience how this very special house has changed over the centuries.
Please note most events only have limited places so it is essential to pre-book your place on 01822 890414 or at the High Moorland Visitor Centre, Princetown. Full details of the programme of these events will also be available from August on www.heritageopendays.org.uk (external link, opens new window). Until Sunday 12 September 2010
THURSDAY 9 - 14:00: 2hrs Visit a Medieval Dartmoor Longhouse (Bel Tor Corner) Celebrate Heritage Open days on Dartmoor. Please book on 01822 890414
Tavistock Goosey Quilters - Patchwork and Quilting Exhibition. Tavistock Town Hall. Open Thursday 12 noon to 4:30pm, Friday 10:00am to 4:30pm, Saturday 9:30am to 4:00pm. Admission £2. Raffle of Charity Quilt in aid of Operation Sunshine. Until Saturday 11 September 2010
09:00: Buckfastleigh Community Market. Globe Inn car park. Until 1pm. Local produce and Fair Trade refreshments. Contact 07799 534109.
10:00: Daffodil Crafts, Craft Fairs. The Church House, Widecombe-in-the-moor. Until 4pm. This is all pure craft, and the goods are made by the person on the stand that’s selling them.
FRIDAY 10 - 14:00: 4hr Walk, Erme A Prehistoric River (Ivybridge) A wonderful area to explore the remains of our bronze age ancestors
14:00: 2hrs, Visit a Medieval Dartmoor Longhouse (Bel Tor Corner) Celebrate Heritage Open days on Dartmoor. Book on 01822 890414
SATURDAY 11 - 09:00: 6hr Walk, The Two Moors way - A Path Through History part 3 (King's Oven) A follow on from the Two Moors Way walk completed earlier in the summer from Ivybridge to the Warren House Inn. This third day will take you from the warren house to Drewsteignton on the edge of Dartmoor and thus the completion of the Dartmoor section. Min bus travel provided, booking essential 01822 890414.
10:00: 4.75hr Walk, Grimspound Bronze Age Settlement & Hameldown (Shapley Common)
14:00: 3hr Walk, Heritage Open Days - Joint Military Walk (Okehampton Camp) A joint National Park and Military walk forming part of the Okehampon Battlecamp Heritage Open Day events for more details visit www.dartmoor-ranges.co.uk (external link, opens new window)
14:00: 2hr, Visit a Medieval Dartmoor Longhouse (Bel Tor Corner) Celebrate Heritage Open days. Book on 01822 890414
National Trust Heritage Open Days. Finch Foundry, nr Okehampton. Free day to explore the last remaining, working, water-powered forge in England – part of Devon’s unique industrial heritage. Further information on 01837 840046
East Dartmoor National Nature Reserve - Further up Stream. A historical look at the Bovey Valley Woodlands rounding the river Bovey futher up stream. If you are interested in this free trip please post a note in at the Tourist Information Cetre, Station Road Car Park stating how many people wish to come. Please meet for this free trip at 3pm in the Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre, Station Rd near Jeffrey’s. You will need to be prepared for a 2 hour walk and will need to bring your own refreshments. Please contact Natural England on 01626 832 330 if you require any further information. This is accessible from the Haytor Hoppa, which there is a charge. Please catch the 14:35 bus from Bovey and getting off at Trendlebere and returning on 17:35 bus from Trendlebere to Bovey.
08:30: Bovey Tracey Farmers' Market. Union Square. Until 1pm. Local produce, fruit, vegetables, fresh fish, oven ready free range chickens, Fair trade and home made cakes and soaps are just some of the available products. Contact M Carpenter 01626 834109.
09:00: Tavistock Farmers' Market. Bedford Square. Until 1.00pm. Everything you will find on sale is produced within the local area, and stallholders are the farmers, growers or producers themselves. All products sold have been grown, reared, caught, brewed, pickled, baked, smoked or processed by the stallholders. Contact www.tavistockfarmersmarket.com (external link, opens new window).
10:00: Daffodil Crafts, Craft Fairs. The Church House, Widecombe-in-the-moor. Until 4pm. This is all pure craft, and the goods are made by the person on the stand that’s selling them.
11:00: National Trust Heritage Open Day - Behind the Scenes at the Gorge. Find out about the skills and techniques used by the wardens in maintaining and managing Lydford Gorge, nr Okehampton. Phone for further information. Tel: 01822 820320/820441
SUNDAY 12 - 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. Please book on 01822 616958
10:00: 2hr, Visit a Medieval Dartmoor Longhouse (Bel Tor Corner) Please book on 01822 890414
14:00: 2hr, Visit a Medieval Dartmoor Longhouse (Bel Tor Corner) Please book on 01822 890414
14:00: 3hr Walk, Heritage Open Days - Joint Military Walk (Okehampton Camp) A joint National Park and Military walk forming part of the Okehampon Battlecamp Heritage Open Day events for more details visit www.dartmoor-ranges.co.uk (external link, opens new window)
TUESDAY 14 - 10:15: 3hr Walk, Wooded Valley Walk (Steps Bridge)
09:00: Widecombe Fair. Details at www.widecombefair.com (external link, opens new window)
09:00: Tavy Tour Party. Tavistock goes into party mode to celebrate the Tour of Britain cycle event coming to town for the start of the 5th stage. Lots of things on offer all day including Team Extreme giving BMX displays. The day climaxes with a free concert including an appearance by Seth Lakeman and other local bands. www.tavistock.gov.uk (external link, opens new window)
10:00: East Dartmoor National Nature Reserve - Yarner Wood in Focus. Until 4pm. Natural England are teaming up with In Focus and giving you the chance to use digiscoping binoculars, telescopes in the Yarner Wood car park. Short guide walks to use kit will be offered at 11:00, 12:00,14:00 and 15:00. For more information contact the reserve on 01626 832330 or check our website www.naturalengland.org.uk.This event is organised by Natural England. Meet at Yarner Wood car park, off the Bovey- Manaton Road on the way to Becky Falls.
WEDNESDAY 15 - 14:30: 3hr Walk, Snaily House & Laughter Tor (Bellever) Hear the story behind the unusually named Snaily House and the 2 old ladies who lived there.
10:00: Tour of Britain, South West Stages. Watch professional cyclists be pushed to their limits as they cover 347km of terrain in Devon and Somerset. Watch the start of the race in Tavistock or watch the riders climb over Dartmoor at Merrivale. Visit website for more information visit www.southwesttourofbritain.co.uk (external link, opens new window).
THURSDAY 16 - 10:30: 6hr Walk, Bronze, Tin, Peat, Clay, Granite, River Erme & Man (Ivybridge)
09:00: Buckfastleigh Community Market. Globe Inn car park. Until 1pm. Local produce and Fair Trade refreshments. Contact 07799 534109.
10:00: Daffodil Crafts, Craft Fairs. The Church House, Widecombe-in-the-moor. Until 4pm. This is all pure craft, and the goods are made by the person on the stand that’s selling them.
SATURDAY 18 - Easy Going Dartmoor Mini Bus Tour (Ivybridge 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. Please book on 01752 690444.
10:45: 1.5hr Stroll, Legends Of Dartmoor (Hound Tor)
10:45: 2hr Stroll, Explore A Unique Village (Princetown) Why not make a virtual visit to Princetown first at www.virtuallydartmoor.org.uk (external link, opens new window) before coming on this walk.
09:00: Okehampton Craft Fair. Charter Hall. A wide variety of unique West Devon craft work. Refreshments in aid of North Devon Air Ambulance. Contact 01363 82295.
09:00: Okehampton Farmers' Market. St James' Chapel Square, centre of town. Until 1pm. Okehampton Farmers' Market has 20 or more stalls of local foods. You will find pork and pork products, free range chicken, venison, ostrich meat and products, lamb, beef and game in season. Organic foods, cheeses, preserves, honey. Fresh fish (weather permitting) and beer. Bread, cakes and chocolates. Vegetables and fruit in season. Free range eggs, yogurt. Herbs, herbaceous and perennial plants. www.okehamptonfarmersmarket.co.uk (external link, opens new window). Contact Ruth Kelsey 01837 811762.
10:00: East Dartmoor National Nature Reserve - Tree of Life Lantern Workshop. Until 3.30pm. Discover the woodlands at Yarner and be inspired. Drop in throughout the day and create amazing artwork for the lantern walk in two weeks time. For more information contact the reserve on 01626 832330 or check our website www.naturalengland.org.uk (external link, opens new window).This event is organised by Natural England. Meet at Yarner Wood car park, off the Bovey- Manaton Road on the way to Becky Falls( Additional parking is available further along this road adjacent to the reserve) or why not try the Haytor Hoppa bus from Bovey Tracey.
11:00: Milton Combe Village Market and Café. Village Hall. Until 1pm. Fair trade products and crafts etc, refreshments. Contact 01822 854865.
SUNDAY 19 - 10:30: 5hr Walk, Reservoir and Ryders Rings (Shipley Bridge) Guide B Davies
11:00: 2hr Walk, Nature In The Bovey Valley (Trendlebere) Explore the nature of this specially designated area, there is something different to see throughout the year. Activities using spotter cards add to the experience so come and find out more.
11:30: 2.5hr Stroll, Reservoir Ramble (Burrator Quarry) A guided stroll suitable for all.
MONDAY 20 - Easy Going Dartmoor Mini Bus Tour (Newton Abbot) 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. Please book on 01626 335775.
10:30: 2.5hr Activity, Pilates Body Walk (Princetown) Brisk Walking with a difference - core stability, good posture, stretching. To promote fitness, flexibility and well-being. Cost £5.00. Includes tuition with Pilates instructor. Book on 01822 618660 or 07976 289260
TUESDAY 21 - 10:45: 3.5hr Walk, Dart Delights (Postbridge)
09:00: Moretonhampstead Market. Parish Hall. Contact 01647 277528.
10:30: Manaton Produce Market. Parish Hall. Until 1pm. Sales of local produce and craft. Contact Christina Everitt 01647 221302.
WEDNESDAY 22 - 10:15: 6hr Walk, Walking into Prehistory (Bennetts Cross car park) Explore the Bronze Age remains at Assycombe as part of this walk. Guide A Partridge
THURSDAY 23 - 18:30: 2hr Walk, Megaliths By Moonlight (Merrivale, Four Winds) See how the moonlight affects the landscape when you join this walk. Please bring a torch.
09:00: Buckfastleigh Community Market. Globe Inn car park. Until 1pm. Local produce and Fair Trade refreshments. Contact 07799 534109.09:30: Tavistock Group of Artists Annual Exhibition. Tavistock Town Hall. More than 300 works will be exhibited covering a wide range of subjects and media. Prints and cards will also be available. Admission is free. There is access for the disabled via a lift. The group welcomes new members and application forms are available from the Membership Secretary . Until Monday 26 July 2010
10:00: Daffodil Crafts, Craft Fairs. The Church House, Widecombe-in-the-moor. Until 4pm. This is all pure craft, and the goods are made by the person on the stand that’s selling them.
FRIDAY 24 - 10:15: 4hr Walk, Kes Tor & The River Teign (Chagford) A walk of contrasts featuring Kestor's open Moorland and Bronze Age archaeology and the sheltered valley tracks and lanes along the river Teign.
SATURDAY 25 - 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. Please book on 01837 55000.
10:45: 3hr Walk, Secrets Of The Meavy (Sharpitor)
10:30: 6hr Walk, High Moor Walk (Okehampton Moor) Explore the open moor. Guide A Partridge
08:30: Bovey Tracey Farmers' Market. Union Square. Until 1pm. Local produce, fruit, vegetables, fresh fish, oven ready free range chickens, Fair trade and home made cakes and soaps are just some of the available products. Contact M Carpenter 01626 834109.
09:00: Tavistock Farmers' Market. Bedford Square. Until 1.00pm. Everything you will find on sale is produced within the local area, and stallholders are the farmers, growers or producers themselves. All products sold have been grown, reared, caught, brewed, pickled, baked, smoked or processed by the stallholders. Contact www.tavistockfarmersmarket.com (external link, opens new window).
09:30: Widecombe-in-the-Moor Village Market. Church House. An interesting range of produce, from olives and olive oil to locally grown vegetables and plants. Cheeses, apple juice, honey, home made bread, cakes, jams; chutneys etc. are all there with the core stalls being beef, lamb and pork from local Widecombe farms. Refreshments are provided by local groups and charities who benefit from the proceeds. Contact Di Cameron 01364 621218.
20:00: Barn Dance. Tithe Barns, Buckland Abbey, Yelverton. Barn dance with 'Fox Among the Chickens' in aid of Milton Combe Village Hall. Contact Val Bolitho 01822 854865.
SUNDAY 26 - 10:30: 6hr Activity, Beginner's Guide To Map & Compass (Princetown) Please bring a map and compass if possible, a packed lunch and a drink. Please book on 01822 890414.
11:15: 2hr Walk, West Devon Way And Railway (Lydford High Down) Enjoy this gentle walk ideal for those who wish to improve their fitness
TUESDAY 28 - 14:00: 3hr Walk, Tin Mines & Warrening (King's Oven)
WEDNESDAY 29 - 13:30: 3hr Walk, Fungi Foray (Trendlebere) Please bring a basket
THURSDAY 30 - 09:00: Buckfastleigh Community Market. Globe Inn car park. Until 1pm. Local produce and Fair Trade refreshments. Contact 07799 534109.
10:00: Daffodil Crafts, Craft Fairs. The Church House, Widecombe-in-the-moor. Until 4pm. This is all pure craft, and the goods are made by the person on the stand that’s selling them.