Walks Contact: Robin Mealing

01752 319043

robinmealing@blueyonder.co.uk 

Sunday, 6th April. Short Walk. Yealmpton. Easy. 5 Miles.

Yealmpton, Kitley and Dunstone. Couple of stiles.

Leader: Joe.

Start 10am, New Road, Yealmpton. Grid ref 580517. From Plymouth take the A379 to Yealmpton. Turn right at the crossroads, down Torr Hill and take the first left into New Road.

Tuesday, 8th April. Mini Walk. Yealmpton. Easy. 2.5 Miles.

Along the River Yealm to Puslinch.

Leader: Brian.

Sunday, 27th April. Long Walk. Butterdown. Medium. 6 Miles.

Butterdown area. One steep hill to start. Moor walking with no stiles and one stream to cross.

Leader: Robin.

Start at 10am at Wrangaton Golf Club. Grid ref 673582. From the B3213, take the turn by the old stores depot, onto Green Lane. At the T-junction, turn left then quickly right onto Golflinks Road. The car park is at the end of the road.

Sunday, 4th May. Short Walk. Pew Tor & Merrivale. Medium. 5 Miles.

Whitchurch Common, Windy Post, Pew Tor, Vixen Tor, Merrivale.

Leader: Brian.

Start at 10am at Pork Hill car park (grid ref. 530751). Take the B3357 out of Tavistock. After about 4 miles the car park is on the right, opposite Cox Tor, at the top of a hill.

Sunday, 11th May. Long Walk. Exminster. Leisurely. 6 Miles.

Exminster, Marshes and Exeter Ship Canal. Easy stiles, bridges, coffee stop and lunch stop.

Leader: Norman.

Start 10am at Deepway Lane car park, Exminster. Grid Ref 942876. Take the A38/A379 to Exminster. Turn right at the village school and up to the car park.

Tuesday, 27th May. Mini Walk. Saltram. Easy. 2.5 Miles.

Boundary walk around Saltram with coffee at the house.

Leader: Brian

Start at 10am in the main car park at Saltram. Bring your NT pass. Meet by the duck pond.

Tuesday, 10th June. Mini Walk. Mount Edgecumbe. Easy. 2.5 Miles.

Mount Edgecumbe to Millbrook. Return by bus. Coffee etc. in Millbrook.

Leader: Muriel

Start at Admirals Hard, Cremyl ferry at 10.15. Take the No. 34 bus from the Royal Parade or Milehouse Park & Ride.

Sunday, 15th June. Long Walk. Tor Walk. Medium. 7 Miles.

Rippon Tor, Top Tor, Buckland Beacon. Good tor walk (shorter version possible).

Leader: Izzy

Start at 10am at the Cold East Cross car park. Grid Ref 741743. Take the A38 Eastbound. After Ashburton, turn off at the sign for Widdecombe. Follow the road until it comes out onto open moor. The car park is at the next crossroads.

Tuesday, 17th June. Mini Walk. 2 Miles. Easy.

Leaders: Frank and Ally.

Start at 10am. Details TBA.

Sunday, 29th June. Long Walk. Whiddon Down. Medium. 6.2 Miles.

Whiddon Down. Gradual uphill for ½ mile.

Leader: Dave B.

Start at 10am at the Ashburton Long Stay car park. Take the A38 to the Ashburton exit, then the right lane. Take the next right turn into the old Totnes Road (20mph). After the church, turn left into North Street, then go over the bridge and into the car park.