Feel your senses come alive and daily stresses melt away as we walk mostly in silence and soak up the beauty of the moor. Moss and lichens drape beautiful oaks around Bench Tor. Take in the wide mix of far reaching views, wooded valleys and the River Dart, whilst we walk through open moorland, stone row and hut circles. There are many beautiful places to stop and sit along the way.
Tickets
FEE: £25 per adult. Group size is limited so pre-booking is essential.
Location
10.00am start at the Venford East Car Park - grid ref 688709
Directions
From Ashburton: Follow the B3357 signposted to Holne, Poundsgate and Princetown. Turn left at Holne Turn signposted to Holne, follow that road and signs to Venford Reservoir which will take you past Holne village and up on to the open moor. The Venford East Car Park is on the right just before Venford Reservoir, if you get to the reservoir you've gone too far.
From Princetown: Follow the B3357 past Two Bridges and on towards Dartmeet. Before reaching Dartmeet turn right signposted to Hexworthy and Venford Reservoir, and follow this road to the reservoir. Ignore the first car park that you see which is just before the reservoir and continue on to the Venford East Car Park which is on the left just after the reservoir.
There are no public toilets here.
Car Sharing - Please car share where possible. Parking is limited on Dartmoor. And sharing lessens our impact on the environment. Thank you.
Further Information
WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Sturdy walking boots; warm layers; sunscreen; waterproof jacket and trousers (whatever the forecast); walking poles if you have them; drink/flask and snack or picnic lunch.
DOGS: By arrangement only please.
LEVEL: Moderate - approximately 6 miles with a relaxed pace and several stops along the way. You will need to be happy spending approximately 6 hours in hilly moorland and woodland terrain. There is one steep section next to a wooded stream to find the waterfall.
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.
If you cancel after the six weeks, we would advise you please try to resell/pass on your ticket and/or we can try to re-sell your ticket (we sometimes have a waitlist although there is no guarantee) we can then offer a credit note for the ticket price (minus the £1 booking fee and minus a £5 admin fee).
RISK: Walks and activities are at your own risk. No liability accepted for accidents or incidents.
FACILITATOR: Verran Townsend is an experienced and qualified Mountain Leader (ML).