Torbay Rambling Club Walks Programme – Upcoming Walks
All members are advised to follow the Club’s Safe Rambling Code
For information about our system of walks gradings click Walks Gradings
Date | Sat Oct 5th |
Walk | Dawlish, Dawlish Warren, Cockwood, Cofton and return |
Distance / Grade | 7.5m / Moderate |
Start | Dawlish railway station @ 10.30 |
Walk Leader / Contact | Angela S / 07719 770027 |
Notes | This walk is jointly led by Angela S & Susie C. There is some road walking in quiet lanes and one section on a joint cycle and pedestrian path. One steep climb through the woods which could be slippery after rain. Poles advised |
Date | Sun Oct 6th |
Walk | Batsworthy Common, Scorhill Down, Gartavernford, Watern Tor. |
Distance / Grade | 8m / Moderate |
Start | Grid reference: SX 661 865 Batsworthy Common for 10:30am. See below. |
Walk Leader / Contact | Gail J / 07909 763830 |
Notes | Car share possible at Osborne Street Newton Abbot for 09:15am. Good footwear and poles recommended. A good level of fitness is required. |
Date | Wed Oct 9th |
Walk | Yarner Wood and surrounding areas |
Distance / Grade | 6.5m / Moderate |
Start | Haytor visitor centre car park, fee paying at 11.00am |
Walk Leader / Contact | Paul H / 07436 429187 |
Notes | Pretty nature area |
Date | Sat Oct 12th |
Walk | Coast path from Torquay to Oddicombe beach and return via inland route |
Distance / Grade | 8.5m / Moderate |
Start | Clock tower Torquay harbour @ 10.30 |
Walk Leader / Contact | Paul H / 07436 429187 |
Notes | Some uneven ascents and descents which could be muddy after rain. Walking poles advised. We will be using the cliff railway up (£2.75). Members can shorten the walk by bus from Babbacombe but it is hoped that most will return along the interesting inland route via Ilsham woods. |
Date | Sun Oct 13th |
Walk | East Prawle Circular: South West Coast path Woodcombe, Prawle Point to Gammon head. |
Distance / Grade | 7m / Moderate |
Start | Meet at the start of the walk the village green car park for 10:30am. TQ7 2BY. |
Walk Leader / Contact | Paul H / 07436 429187 |
Notes | A good level of fitness is required. Walk will be done at a reasonable pace. Opportunity to walk in South Hams. Car share possible at Babbage Road Totnes at 09:15am. The village green refers to east Prawle. |
Date | Wed Oct 16th |
Walk | Newton Abbot, West Ogwell, Denbury, East Ogwell, |
Distance / Grade | 8m / Moderate |
Start | Outside Asda Newton Abbot at 11.00am |
Walk Leader / Contact | Helen U / 07973 671134 |
Notes | Possible livestock, route to avoid flooded lanes |