Walk through an ancient and ritual landscape on Dartmoor. The 8 stone circles form an approximate arc so, taking an archaeological as well as phenomenological approach, we will journey together - sometimes in silence and sometimes sharing our experiences - through this wild and beautiful landscape asking questions of the ancestors, stones, and land along the way.
Tickets
COST: £25 per adult including taxi/minibus back to start point. Older children 16+ years are welcome if they have sufficient walking experience and fitness. Group size is limited so pre-booking is essential.
Further Information
LEVEL: 4 out of 5. This walk requires a good level of fitness and is approximately 9 miles or 14.5 km. We will be walking along some grassy paths, the occasional tussocky area, up and down hills, and across open rough terrain some of which will be a little wet/boggy. We will stop and spend time at each stone circle for approximately 10-20 minutes each depending on our pace.
WHAT TO BRING/WEAR: Sturdy hiking boots (with gaiters if you have them); plenty of warm layers including hat and gloves; waterproof jacket and trousers (whatever the forecast); drinks/hot flask, snacks, picnic lunch; and headtorch.
Dogs - By arrangement only please. (They must be well behaved around people, livestock, and other dogs. And under close control at all times or on a lead for the duration)
TIME & MEETING START POINT: 8.15am for 8.30am walking start at the small end car park at the end of Fernworthy Reservoir. Finish: The walk will finish at approximately 4.30pm and we will organise lifts/taxis/minibus to take us back to the start point for 5pm.
DIRECTIONS will be send to ticket holders a week prior to the walk.
CAR SHARING - Car parking is very limited so we request that you car share as much as possible please. You could share with someone living nearby or meet up at Whiddon Down or Chagford and share the last section together. Please post your lift offers/requests in the Facebook event page and/or email info@dartmoorsdaughter.com.
CANCELLATION: The walk will go ahead come rain or shine. Sorry no refunds if you change your mind about attending.
RISK: No liability accepted for accidents or incidents.