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Walk & Wild Swim - Dartmoor Walking Festival

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Journey back in time by walking part of the old South Zeal-Hangingstone Hill peat merchants and tinners track that skirts dangerous Raybarrow Pool, visiting the Bronze Age Whitmoor stone circle with its magnificent 360 degree views, and impressive reconstructed triple stone row known as the Graveyard or Cemetery. Climbing up Cosdon Beacon for stunning views, we end our day with a refreshing swim at the beautiful Shilley Pool.


Tickets

FEE: This walk is offered as part of the *Dartmoor Walking Festival so a minimum £10 donation is requested please for Devon Air Ambulance. Group size is limited so pre-booking is essential. 

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.

This walk is limited to those aged 16 and over.

*DARTMOOR WALKING FESTIVAL: This wonderful walking festival is being organised for the 5th year in a row.


Location

9.45am for 10am walking start at the small roadside car park near Clannaborough Cross (Grid ref: SX659913). Directions will be sent a week prior to the walk.

Car Sharing - Please car share in your ‘bubbles’ where possible. Parking is limited on Dartmoor. And sharing lessens our impact on the environment. Thank you.

Further Information

WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Warm layers (especially to put on after swimming), sturdy walking shoes, walking poles, waterproof jacket and trousers (whatever the forecast), sunscreen (here's hoping!), swimming costume and towel, as well as lunch, snacks, and drinks.

Dogs - By arrangement only please.

We also recommend bringing personal masks, a pair of disposable gloves, 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.)

LEVEL: Moderate, distance approximately 9km or 5 1/2miles. You must be comfortable spending a day walking in very hilly and open moorland terrain.

Route is dependent on weather conditions and group pace.

CANCELLATION: The event will go ahead come rain or shine. Payments are refunded (less the booking fee) for cancellations no less than six weeks before your walk or experience.

Dartmoor’s Daughter has received the ‘We’re Good to Go’ Industry Standard Certificate.  If you have a cold, flu, cough, temperature or are diagnosed with COVID-19 please do not join the walk. You will be able to transfer your booking to another walk.

RISK: Walks and activities are at your own risk. No liability accepted for accidents or incidents.