The Merrivale complex is fascinating - it includes a ruined Bronze Age settlement and field system, two double stone rows, standing stone, small stone circle, and several burial chambers. Following a short section of an ancient Dartmoor packhorse track, there are also beautiful views to enjoy on a clear day, plus a local legend to hear.
This experience is specifically designed for people living with chronic health conditions such as ME/CFS, Long Covid, Fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, and/or chronic pain. We will stroll at a gentle pace with plenty of stops along the way to rest, admire the views, and discuss these magnificent stones and Dartmoor features.
LEVEL: Easy - approximately 2.5km/1 1/2 miles walk on open moorland terrain. We will meander along grassy paths at a slow pace. The ground is uneven and rough in places, and there is a gentle slope to walk back up to the car park.
You are welcome to join us if you have a tramper/off-road mobility scooter. Regrettably this particular route is not accessible for wheelchairs (please look out for future dates for accessible routes announced in our monthly newsletters and on the website).
Route is dependent on weather conditions and group pace.
LOCATION: Four Winds carpark on the B3357 between Merrivale and Two Bridges
*National Grid Reference: SX561749
*What3Words app reference: ///mascot.deserved.untrained
*Nearest postcode is PL20 6ST but Sat Nav is highly unreliable on Dartmoor so I recommend you follow these directions instead
The car park is not signposted so look out for a small car park surrounded on three sides by a granite wall and large beech trees.
There are no facilities at this car park. The nearest public toilets are in Princetown.
Driving directions/any final details will be emailed approximately a week before the walk; please remember to check your junk email folder.
Tickets
FEE: £15 per adult + £2 booking fee. Group size is limited so pre-booking is essential.
If this walk is fully booked, you can add yourselves to the waitlist by clicking the ‘Book Tickets’ button below. Or you could consider booking a Private Walk/Experience and sharing the cost with friends, colleagues, family. Click here for more information.
CANCELLATION: The event will go ahead come rain or shine. We do not offer refunds. If you cancel more than 4 weeks before the date of the walk or experience we will send you a credit note to use within 1 year minus a £5 admin fee and the £2 booking fee. We do not transfer tickets so in this instance you can use your credit note to rebook with us.
If you cancel within 4 weeks of the date of a walk or experience we recommend that you try to resell/pass on your ticket yourself. If you resell/pass on please let us know who will be attending in your place.
We have seen a significant number of cancellations over the past few years, and as a very small organisation we have suffered and therefore as a consequence we now have a strict no refund policy - we do hope you understand and will continue to support us.
You will receive a confirmation email after booking from ‘noreply@bookinghound.com’ - please check your spam/junk folder and email info@dartmoorsdaughter.com if not received.
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.
RISK: Walks and activities are at your own risk. No liability accepted for accidents or incidents.
FACILITATOR: Emma Cunis aka Dartmoor's Daughter creates walks and nature-connection experiences to enhance health, wellbeing, and performance. She is a qualified Hill & Moorland Leader (HML) with outdoors first aid certificate. She is not a medical professional so you must consult your healthcare provider before beginning.