The Merrivale complex is impressive with multiple stone and hut circles, rows, standing stones, cairns and cistvaens dating from the Bronze Age. Layers of later history can be seen nearby including tin mines, a warren and blowing house, as well as more modern pump house and quarry.
Dowsing, a form of 'divining', has been used for thousands of years for many different purposes including finding water, oil, archaeological remains, missing people as well energy lines and testing for allergies. This day will be led by a long-time member of 'Devon Dowsers’ and will specifically focus on finding earth energies using rods and pendulums. Together we'll discover the beauty of the moor and explore the energy, age and use of these ancient sites.
Tickets
Price: £20 adults and £10 children under 16 years old. This includes the use of dowsing rods which you may choose to purchase (at cost) at the end of the walk. Pre-booking essential as group size limited. Sorry no dogs. We need to retain contact details for 21 days post-walk so please include your contact details (email and mobile/telephone when booking/paying.) And check your emails 12-24 hours before the date.
Further Information
Level: Easy. The pace will be gentle across 1-2 miles with several stops along the way.
What to bring/wear: Sturdy walking boots; sunscreen; warm layers; waterproof jacket and trousers (whatever the forecast); packed lunch and drink. And bring rods or pendulum if you have them.
We also recommend bringing personal masks, a pair of disposable gloves each, and a personal first aid kit. (From a safety perspective, this offers additional protection against Covid-19 if there were to be an accident and first aid is required by me or the rescue teams. Sorry we know it seems onerous but, given current government guidelines, these are currently being proposed by all guides.)
Where to meet: Four Winds car park on B3357 between Two Bridges and Tavistock. Carpark is on the left past the track to Yellowmead Farm (travelling west) and is between the Princetown and Merrivale timetabled bus stops. Grid Reference SX561749. Nearest postcode is PL20 6ST (please don't rely on your sat nav to get you to the exact location).
Sorry no dogs.
Cancellation: The walk will go ahead unless there are strong winds or torrential rain. Please check your emails up to 24 hours beforehand. Sorry no refunds unless the event is cancelled or postponed.
Dartmoor’s Daughter has received the ‘Good to Go’ Industry Standard Certificate. If you have a cold, flu, cough, temperature or are diagnosed with COVID-19 please do not join a walk if you have booked. You will be able to transfer your booking to another walk. Risk: No liability accepted for accidents or incidents.