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
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Date | Wed Nov 6th |
Walk | Broadhempston woods, Beacon hill, Yeatt Cross. |
Distance / Grade | 6m / Moderate |
Start | Park near the Monks Retreat, Broadhempston at 11.00am |
Walk Leader / Contact | Paul H / 07436 429187 |
Notes | Woods, fields and some quiet lanes. |
Date | Wed Nov 13th |
Walk | Ripping Tor, Hemsworthy gate, Bonehill rocks, Top Tor. |
Distance / Grade | 5m / Moderate |
Start | Cold East car park SX7406274213 at 11.00am |
Walk Leader / Contact | Betty F / 07807 858129 / 01626 354580 |
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Date | Wed Nov 20th |
Walk | Historical tour of Old Kerswell village, includes visit to church and Kerswell Downs |
Distance / Grade | 5m / Easy |
Start | Kingskerswell car park fee paying, SX880667 at 11.00am |
Walk Leader / Contact | Chris H / 07944 731976 |
Notes | Some street parking nearby, or 12 bus to Kingskerswell Arch |
Date | Wed Nov 27th |
Walk | A linear walk, Paignton to Brixham, via Churston golf course. |
Distance / Grade | 6m / Moderate |
Start | Paignton harbour archway at 11.00am |
Walk Leader / Contact | Anne-Marie C / 07713 183649 (TEXT ONLY) |
Notes | Expect mud after rain |
Date | Wed Dec 4th |
Walk | St Marychurch to Labrador Bay |
Distance / Grade | 4.5m / Harder |
Start | Outside Sainsbury’s store at 11.00am |
Walk Leader / Contact | Chris P / 07387 433675 |
Notes | Return from Labrador Bay on 22 bus |
Date | Wed Dec 11th |
Walk | Stoodley Meadow, encompassing Old Torquay urban roads, maybe visit Ansteys Cove. |
Distance / Grade | 5m / Moderate |
Start | Outside the Harvester restaurant Torquay Harbour. at 11.00am |
Walk Leader / Contact | Ria L / riastarship@gmail.com |
Notes | Leisurely pace |
Date | Wed Dec 18th |
Walk | Christmas walk Paignton to Torquay circular. |
Distance / Grade | 6m / Easy |
Start | Outside Paignton Pier at 11.00am |
Walk Leader / Contact | Peter H / 07816 446022 |
Notes | A Christmas drink and relax after the walk |
Date | Wed Dec 25th |
Walk | No walk planned |
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Date | Wed Jan 1st |
Walk | No walk planned |
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Date | Wed Jan 8 |
Walk | A day at the seaside with the number 12 bus route |
Distance / Grade | 4m / Moderate |
Start | Squires Fish & Chip Restaurant, Churston Broadway TQ4 6LE 11.00am |
Walk Leader / Contact | Chris P / 07387 433675 |
Notes | Taking the coastal route from Broadsands to Inn on the Green. Some ups and downs. Steps and hills. Work off the Christmas excess. |
Date | Wed Jan 15th |
Walk | More history and secret lanes and passageways or Brixham to celebrate our 75th year. |
Distance / Grade | 6m / Moderate |
Start | The Toll house, Monksbridge Brixham at 11.00am |
Walk Leader / Contact | Peter H / 07816 446022 |
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Date | Wed Jan 22nd |
Walk | Dartington, Week and Westcombe. |
Distance / Grade | 5m / Moderate |
Start | Outside Dartington Cider Press toilets at 11.00am |
Walk Leader / Contact | Sylvia C / 01803 556755 / 07359 271476 |
Notes | Grass slope down to Week |
Date | Wed Jan 29th |
Walk | Babbacombe, Wellswood, Torquay blue plaques. |
Distance / Grade | 5m / Moderate |
Start | Outside Babbacombe Cliff Railway at 11.00am |
Walk Leader / Contact | Ria L / riastarship@gmail.com |
Notes | Leisurely pace, some urban streets |
Date | Sat Nov 9th |
Walk | Green circle walk from Exeter Central station to Marsh Barton |
Distance / Grade | 7m / Moderate |
Start | Exeter Central station @ 10.30 |
Walk Leader / Contact | Wanda H / 07964 012150 |
Notes | This 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 |
Date | Sat Nov 16th |
Walk | Torquay, Cockington, Horse Barton, Stantor Barton and return via Scadson woods |
Distance / Grade | 6.5m / Moderate |
Start | Torquay railway station @ 10.30 |
Walk Leader / Contact | Paul H / 07436 429187 |
Notes | If 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. |
Date | Sat Nov 23rd |
Walk | Slapton Ley, Slapton village and Torcross. |
Distance / Grade | 4.5m / Easy |
Start | Kingswear Banjo @ 10.00 or Slapton Memorial car park at 11.00 |
Walk Leader / Contact | Maureen C / 07741 201591 |
Notes | Those 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 |
Date | Sat Nov 30th |
Walk | AGM no walk planned |
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Date | Sat Dec 7th |
Walk | Totnes to Waterside Inn and return. |
Distance / Grade | 7m / Moderate |
Start | Seven Stars Hotel, Totnes @ 10.30 |
Walk Leader / Contact | Paul S / 07826 450488 |
Notes | Some road walking and undulating hills. Christmas drink at the Waterside Inn. |
Date | Sat Dec 14th |
Walk | Blackpool Sands to Dartmouth via South West Coast path - one way |
Distance / Grade | 5m / Moderate |
Start | Meet at Kingswear Banjo @ 10.30 |
Walk Leader / Contact | Chris P / 07387 433675 |
Notes | Ferry 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 |
Date | Sat Dec 21st |
Walk | Christmas charity walk for Rowcroft Hospice |
Distance / Grade | 5m / Moderate |
Start | Rowcroft shop 278 - 282 Torquay Road, Paignton. TQ3 2EU @ 10.30 |
Walk Leader / Contact | Wanda H / 07964 012150 |
Notes | The 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 |
Date | Sat Dec 28th |
Walk | A circular walk around Newton Abbot taking in Jetty Marsh and Highweek with a return via Bradley Woods |
Distance / Grade | 4.5m / Moderate |
Start | Newton Abbot bus station @ 10.30 |
Walk Leader / Contact | Sylvia C / 01803 556755 / 07359 271476 |
Notes | Mainly paths and lanes with one uphill climb to Highweek church followed by a descent to Bradley Woods. Coffee stop only |
Date | Sat Jan 4th |
Walk | Torquay to Walls Hill via Warberry copse and return via coast path to Torquay harbour |
Distance / Grade | 5m / Moderate |
Start | Bottom of Market Street by the toilets @ 10.30 |
Walk Leader / Contact | Howard B / 07462 794442 |
Notes | Walk is jointly led by Wanda H. Some ascents and descents which could be muddy and slippery after rain. Walking poles advised |
Date | Sat Jan 11th |
Walk | Brixham to Broadsands via coast path and return via golf course and military Road. |
Distance / Grade | 6m / Moderate |
Start | Brixham bus station @ 10.30 |
Walk Leader / Contact | Teresa A / 07751 963133 |
Notes | Walk 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 |
Date | Sat Jan 18th |
Walk | Dawlish to Dawlish Warren via the cycle track and return via the sea wall |
Distance / Grade | 4.5m / Easy |
Start | Dawlish railway station @ 10.30 |
Walk Leader / Contact | Anne-Marie C / 07713 183649 (TEXT ONLY) |
Notes | An 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. |
Date | Sat Jan 25th |
Walk | Coleton Fishacre to Kingswear via coast path and return by bus |
Distance / Grade | 6m / Moderate |
Start | Coleton Fishacre turning on the Kingswear road @ 11.00 |
Walk Leader / Contact | Chris P / 07387 433675 |
Notes | 120 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 |
Date | Sun Nov 10th |
Walk | Jays Grave Natsworthy Hameldown Widecombe Bone Hill Holwell Lawn Hound Tor. |
Distance / Grade | 10m / Moderate |
Start | Start of walk Hound Tor car park TQ13 9XG. meet 09:30am. Car share at Osborne Street Newton Abbot at 09:00am |
Walk Leader / Contact | Richard W / 07933 233768 |
Notes | Richard will be assisted by Mandy. Remembrance Sunday walk. |
Date | Sun Nov 17th |
Walk | Circular walk from Meavy around Burrator Reservoir to include Leather Tor and Sheeps Tor |
Distance / Grade | 8m / Harder |
Start | Meet 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 / Contact | Paul H / 07436 429187 |
Notes | Opportunity to walk the moors near Tavistock. woods and fields. Bring adequate clothing. Walk will be done at a reasonable pace. |
Date | Sun Nov 24th |
Walk | Brixham to Mansands. Possible to catch the bus to Town Square Brixham. |
Distance / Grade | 8m / Moderate |
Start | Langley Avenue Brixham. Street parking. There will be no car share this Sunday. 10:00am start. |
Walk Leader / Contact | Christine H / 07421 767654 |
Notes | Opportunity to walk some of the coast path in Torbay. There are some ascents and descents. Walking poles are recommended |
Date | Sun Dec 1st |
Walk | Long Timber Wood Ivybridge Henlake Down Harford Butterdon Hill Western Beacon and Stowford Bridge. |
Distance / Grade | 10m / Moderate |
Start | Meet 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 / Contact | Richard W / 07933 233768 |
Notes | Paths may be slippery. Walking poles advised. |
Date | Sun Dec 8th |
Walk | Peter Tavy Horndon and moorland to the east. |
Distance / Grade | 8m / Moderate |
Start | At 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 / Contact | Paul H / 07436 429187 |
Notes | Opportunity to walk the moors near Tavistock. Woods and fields. Walk will be done at a reasonable pace. May meet cattle in fields |
Date | Sun Dec 15th |
Walk | Green Ginger Torquay Harbour circular |
Distance / Grade | 8m / Moderate |
Start | Green Ginger, Torquay Harbour for 10:00am. There is no car share that Sunday. |
Walk Leader / Contact | Richard W / 07933 233768 |
Notes | Green Ginger Torquay Harbour Warberries Walls Hill Bishops Walk Ilsham Marine Drive and Daddyhole Plain. Plan for possible heavy rain. |
Date | Sun Dec 22nd |
Walk | Ipplepen church Orley Common Broadhempston Ambrook. |
Distance / Grade | 6m / Easy |
Start | Meet Ipplepen church for 10:30am. Grid ref 834 665. Street parking. |
Walk Leader / Contact | Gail J / 07909 763830 |
Notes | Tea coffee etc at Wellington pub or Fermoys. |
Date | Sun Dec 29th |
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Date | Sun Jan 5th |
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Date | Sun Jan 12th |
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Date | Sun Jan 19th |
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Date | Sun Jan 26th |
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