Forthcoming Meetings
(PDF version here)10.30 Monday 11 October
Circa 7 miles
Newton Poppleford then Harpford
Start from recreation ground car park in Back Lane, last
turning left out of Newton Poppleford. SY 088 899. A climb through
lovely woodland and open land perhaps with sightings of deer, up to
Fire Beacon, then on to Tipton St John after lunch by the river, then
Metcombe, Venn Ottery and back into Newton Pop. Bring a packed lunch.
Jan
janis.r.smith@gmail.com
10.30 Thursday 21 October
Circa 5.5 miles
Shaldon, the Coast Path and Combeinteignhead
Park in Mill Lane or Fourth Avenue, Teignmouth (use the SatNav
for the Hospital - TQ14 9BQ). It's a short walk from there down
hill to Shaldon Bridge to meet opposite the Toll House at the
Teignmouth end of the Bridge at 10.30 am. For those who wish
to use public transport, catch the Stagecoach 2 from Exeter, arriving
at Shaldon Bridge about 10.20. There are toilets in Shaldon, a 12 min
walk from the start point. Bring a packed lunch.
This is a 5.5 mile walk of ups and downs, taking in Shaldon and The
Ness before a steep climb up and along the coast path, with spectacular
views back along the coast to Teignmouth and along to
Torquay. We then drop inland to the pretty village of
Combinteignhead before the climb out of the valley and back to Shaldon.
This is a walk on grass, rough track and lanes.
Deborah
dwelland27@gmail.com
10.30 Monday 8th November
Winsford Circular Walk,
Exmoor
Circa 7 miles
Park in Winsford village centre car park (OL9: 906350) The
walk goes from the village on a steady incline through woodland to the
summit of Winsford Hill, descending fairly steeply along the rim of the
spectacular Punchbowl Valley. We then go up over Bye Hill along the
edge of the Exe Valley before walking down through woodland back into
Winsford. Sadly the tea shop usually closes at the end of October! I
led this walk three years ago and feel it is worth another outing.
Bring a packed lunch
Sara
sarastott28@gmail.com
10.30 Tuesday 16 November
Outskirts of Exeter
Circa 8 miles
A moderate circular walk on the outskirts of Exeter starting
from Calthorpe road carpark in the Mincinglake valley. 114
941941. From the Stoke Hill roundabout, take Prince Charles
road to Morrison's and bear left into Calthorpe road. The carpark is on
the left straight after the small bridge. We will walk to Stoke Hill
Farm, Huxham, Ratsloe and Poltimore before heading back over the Pinn
brook. The walk will be mostly on tracks and quiet roads. There are
three hills, two up, one down, which are well spaced out and fairly
short.
Mary
penleonard6@gmail.com
10.30 Monday 22 November
Christow
Circa 7 miles
A leisurely circular walk from the Teign Community Centre Car
park, Christow (SX 838851, nearest SatNav EX6 7WA) up to the Tottiford
and Kennick Reservoirs with picnic lunch at Trenchford Reservoir.
Toilets at start. Bring a packed lunch.
Deborah
dwelland27@gmail.com
10.30 Wednesday 1 December
Newton St Cyres
Circa 6 miles
Starting from the village hall car park (EX5 5BW) in
Newton St Cyres we walk up a permissive bridleway past Bakers Cottage
and along Marsh Lane. The climbing is on a good Forestry Commision
track through Whitestone Wood. The return is through Whiptail Wood and
Northridge Copse eventually joining the Riscombe Hill road down to the
start point. Mostly in woodland but depending on conditions under foot
at the time there might be a variation on this route to avoid boggy
sections which appear after heavy rain.
Tom
T.W.Davies@exeter.ac.uk
10.30 Monday 13 December
Ivybridge, Hanger Down
Circa 6 miles
The walk begins under the impressive railway viaduct at the
end of Station Road, Ivybridge (PL21 0AJ - SX635570). There is a
reasonable amount of parking here but but it can't be
guaranteed as the first part of the walk is very popular with
dog walkers so it would seem sensible to car share where possible. The
walk follows the spectacular wooded Erme valley before emerging onto
fields towards Hall Farm, then a short stretch of B road to pick up a
green lane towards Blachford. Then south via fields and more green
lanes before a climb to Hanger Down, Henlake Down, and back to the
start. There are several stiles and a couple of short climbs but the
going is mostly on tracks/paths. Bring packed lunch.
Sean
seantheshaker@gmail.com