Walks Programme



Torbay Rambling Club Walks Programme

All members are reminded that they walk at their own risk, and are advised to follow the Club’s Safe Rambling Code


For information about our system of walks gradings click Walks Gradings

DateWed Nov 6th
WalkBroadhempston woods, Beacon hill, Yeatt Cross.
Distance / Grade6m / Moderate
StartPark near the Monks Retreat, Broadhempston at 11.00am
Walk Leader / ContactPaul H / 07436 429187
NotesWoods, fields and some quiet lanes.
DateWed Nov 13th
WalkRipping Tor, Hemsworthy gate, Bonehill rocks, Top Tor.
Distance / Grade5m / Moderate
StartCold East car park SX7406274213 at 11.00am
Walk Leader / ContactBetty F / 07807 858129 / 01626 354580
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DateWed Nov 20th
WalkHistorical tour of Old Kerswell village, includes visit to church and Kerswell Downs
Distance / Grade5m / Easy
StartKingskerswell car park fee paying, SX880667 at 11.00am
Walk Leader / ContactChris H / 07944 731976
NotesSome street parking nearby, or 12 bus to Kingskerswell Arch
DateWed Nov 27th
WalkA linear walk, Paignton to Brixham, via Churston golf course.
Distance / Grade6m / Moderate
StartPaignton harbour archway at 11.00am
Walk Leader / ContactAnne-Marie C / 07713 183649 (TEXT ONLY)
NotesExpect mud after rain
DateWed Dec 4th
WalkSt Marychurch to Labrador Bay
Distance / Grade4.5m / Harder
StartOutside Sainsbury’s store at 11.00am
Walk Leader / ContactChris P / 07387 433675
NotesReturn from Labrador Bay on 22 bus
DateWed Dec 11th
WalkStoodley Meadow, encompassing Old Torquay urban roads, maybe visit Ansteys Cove.
Distance / Grade5m / Moderate
StartOutside the Harvester restaurant Torquay Harbour. at 11.00am
Walk Leader / ContactRia L / riastarship@gmail.com
NotesLeisurely pace
DateWed Dec 18th
WalkChristmas walk Paignton to Torquay circular.
Distance / Grade6m / Easy
StartOutside Paignton Pier at 11.00am
Walk Leader / ContactPeter H / 07816 446022
NotesA Christmas drink and relax after the walk
DateWed Dec 25th
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DateWed Jan 1st
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DateWed Jan 8
WalkA day at the seaside with the number 12 bus route
Distance / Grade4m / Moderate
StartSquires Fish & Chip Restaurant, Churston Broadway TQ4 6LE 11.00am
Walk Leader / ContactChris P / 07387 433675
NotesTaking the coastal route from Broadsands to Inn on the Green. Some ups and downs. Steps and hills. Work off the Christmas excess.
DateWed Jan 15th
WalkMore history and secret lanes and passageways or Brixham to celebrate our 75th year.
Distance / Grade6m / Moderate
StartThe Toll house, Monksbridge Brixham at 11.00am
Walk Leader / ContactPeter H / 07816 446022
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DateWed Jan 22nd
WalkDartington, Week and Westcombe.
Distance / Grade5m / Moderate
StartOutside Dartington Cider Press toilets at 11.00am
Walk Leader / ContactSylvia C / 01803 556755 / 07359 271476
NotesGrass slope down to Week
DateWed Jan 29th
WalkBabbacombe, Wellswood, Torquay blue plaques.
Distance / Grade5m / Moderate
StartOutside Babbacombe Cliff Railway at 11.00am
Walk Leader / ContactRia L / riastarship@gmail.com
NotesLeisurely pace, some urban streets
DateSat Nov 9th
WalkGreen circle walk from Exeter Central station to Marsh Barton
Distance / Grade7m / Moderate
StartExeter Central station @ 10.30
Walk Leader / ContactWanda H / 07964 012150
NotesThis walk is jointly led by Howard B. The walk follows the Exeter Green Circle clockwise to Marsh Barton station. Get return tickets to Exeter Central as the walk ends at Marsh Barton for return train to Torbay. One moderate climb at the beginning of the walk followed by long down hill section
DateSat Nov 16th
WalkTorquay, Cockington, Horse Barton, Stantor Barton and return via Scadson woods
Distance / Grade6.5m / Moderate
StartTorquay railway station @ 10.30
Walk Leader / ContactPaul H / 07436 429187
NotesIf you think you know Cockington think again as you will probably discover some new bits. Some uneven ascents and descents which could be muddy after rain. Walking poles advised.
DateSat Nov 23rd
WalkSlapton Ley, Slapton village and Torcross.
Distance / Grade4.5m / Easy
StartKingswear Banjo @ 10.00 or Slapton Memorial car park at 11.00
Walk Leader / ContactMaureen C / 07741 201591
NotesThose meeting at Kingswear will need to cross to Dartmouth via ferry (£2.00 each way) for the number 93 bus to Slapton Memorial. Some steps and uneven ground which could be muddy after rain. Walking poles recommended. Optional drink at the Start Bay Inn after walk
DateSat Nov 30th
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DateSat Dec 7th
WalkTotnes to Waterside Inn and return.
Distance / Grade7m / Moderate
StartSeven Stars Hotel, Totnes @ 10.30
Walk Leader / ContactPaul S / 07826 450488
NotesSome road walking and undulating hills. Christmas drink at the Waterside Inn.
DateSat Dec 14th
WalkBlackpool Sands to Dartmouth via South West Coast path - one way
Distance / Grade5m / Moderate
StartMeet at Kingswear Banjo @ 10.30
Walk Leader / ContactChris P / 07387 433675
NotesFerry from Kingswear to Dartmouth (fare £2.50 each way) for the 93 bus to Blackpool Sands. Some ascents and descents which could be muddy after rain. Walking poles recommended. Walk should take about 2½ to 3 hours leaving time for possible Christmas shopping in Dartmouth
DateSat Dec 21st
WalkChristmas charity walk for Rowcroft Hospice
Distance / Grade5m / Moderate
StartRowcroft shop 278 - 282 Torquay Road, Paignton. TQ3 2EU @ 10.30
Walk Leader / ContactWanda H / 07964 012150
NotesThe walk will take in the two Paignton shops and proceed along the coastal path to the Churston shop which has a coffee bar. Some steep ascents and descents along the coast path which could be muddy and slippery after rain. Walking poles advised
DateSat Dec 28th
WalkA circular walk around Newton Abbot taking in Jetty Marsh and Highweek with a return via Bradley Woods
Distance / Grade4.5m / Moderate
StartNewton Abbot bus station @ 10.30
Walk Leader / ContactSylvia C / 01803 556755 / 07359 271476
NotesMainly paths and lanes with one uphill climb to Highweek church followed by a descent to Bradley Woods. Coffee stop only
DateSat Jan 4th
WalkTorquay to Walls Hill via Warberry copse and return via coast path to Torquay harbour
Distance / Grade5m / Moderate
StartBottom of Market Street by the toilets @ 10.30
Walk Leader / ContactHoward B / 07462 794442
NotesWalk is jointly led by Wanda H. Some ascents and descents which could be muddy and slippery after rain. Walking poles advised
DateSat Jan 11th
WalkBrixham to Broadsands via coast path and return via golf course and military Road.
Distance / Grade6m / Moderate
StartBrixham bus station @ 10.30
Walk Leader / ContactTeresa A / 07751 963133
NotesWalk is jointly led by Hazel L. Expect some ascents, descents and steps. Path is stony and muddy in places which could be muddy and slippery after rain. Walking poles and walking shoes recommended. One style
DateSat Jan 18th
WalkDawlish to Dawlish Warren via the cycle track and return via the sea wall
Distance / Grade4.5m / Easy
StartDawlish railway station @ 10.30
Walk Leader / ContactAnne-Marie C / 07713 183649 (TEXT ONLY)
NotesAn easy walk along the cycle track and return via the sea wall (tide permitting). There is one climb up to the cycle track followed by a gentle descent to Dawlish Warren. The majority of the walk is mostly level. Care needed along the sea wall as there is no safety rail present.
DateSat Jan 25th
WalkColeton Fishacre to Kingswear via coast path and return by bus
Distance / Grade6m / Moderate
StartColeton Fishacre turning on the Kingswear road @ 11.00
Walk Leader / ContactChris P / 07387 433675
Notes120 bus from Paignton or 18 bus from Brixham and alight at Coleton Fishacre turning (Nethway Cottages). Expect some ascents and descents which could be muddy in places. Some road walking so care needed. Walking poles recommended
DateSun Nov 10th
WalkJays Grave Natsworthy Hameldown Widecombe Bone Hill Holwell Lawn Hound Tor.
Distance / Grade10m / Moderate
StartStart of walk Hound Tor car park TQ13 9XG. meet 09:30am. Car share at Osborne Street Newton Abbot at 09:00am
Walk Leader / ContactRichard W / 07933 233768
NotesRichard will be assisted by Mandy. Remembrance Sunday walk.
DateSun Nov 17th
WalkCircular walk from Meavy around Burrator Reservoir to include Leather Tor and Sheeps Tor
Distance / Grade8m / Harder
StartMeet at Meavy village green at the start of the walk at 10:30am. Meavy is a village east of Yelverton Post code PL20 6PJ Car share possible at Osborne Street Newton Abbot at 09:15am.
Walk Leader / ContactPaul H / 07436 429187
NotesOpportunity to walk the moors near Tavistock. woods and fields. Bring adequate clothing. Walk will be done at a reasonable pace.
DateSun Nov 24th
WalkBrixham to Mansands. Possible to catch the bus to Town Square Brixham.
Distance / Grade8m / Moderate
StartLangley Avenue Brixham. Street parking. There will be no car share this Sunday. 10:00am start.
Walk Leader / ContactChristine H / 07421 767654
NotesOpportunity to walk some of the coast path in Torbay. There are some ascents and descents. Walking poles are recommended
DateSun Dec 1st
WalkLong Timber Wood Ivybridge Henlake Down Harford Butterdon Hill Western Beacon and Stowford Bridge.
Distance / Grade10m / Moderate
StartMeet Stowford Bridge Ivybridge. Free street parking for 10:00am. Free parking by Stowford Paper Mill. Car share Babbage Road Totnes for 09:30am.
Walk Leader / ContactRichard W / 07933 233768
NotesPaths may be slippery. Walking poles advised.
DateSun Dec 8th
WalkPeter Tavy Horndon and moorland to the east.
Distance / Grade8m / Moderate
StartAt the start, close to the inn at Peter Tavy near Tavistock for 10:30am. Grid reference 513777. Car share possible at 09:15am Osborne Street Newton Abbot.
Walk Leader / ContactPaul H / 07436 429187
NotesOpportunity to walk the moors near Tavistock. Woods and fields. Walk will be done at a reasonable pace. May meet cattle in fields
DateSun Dec 15th
WalkGreen Ginger Torquay Harbour circular
Distance / Grade8m / Moderate
StartGreen Ginger, Torquay Harbour for 10:00am. There is no car share that Sunday.
Walk Leader / ContactRichard W / 07933 233768
NotesGreen Ginger Torquay Harbour Warberries Walls Hill Bishops Walk Ilsham Marine Drive and Daddyhole Plain. Plan for possible heavy rain.
DateSun Dec 22nd
WalkIpplepen church Orley Common Broadhempston Ambrook.
Distance / Grade6m / Easy
StartMeet Ipplepen church for 10:30am. Grid ref 834 665. Street parking.
Walk Leader / ContactGail J / 07909 763830
NotesTea coffee etc at Wellington pub or Fermoys.
DateSun Dec 29th
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DateSun Jan 26th
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