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 learn basic map and compass skills. This hands-on and practical outdoors workshop is for beginners and will help you to build confidence to explore new places and walk off the beaten track - whatever the weather! We will also discover other ways to feel your way through the landscape e.g.: natural navigation.
LEVEL: EASY - approximately 3km/2 miles on open and hilly moorland using a section of the accessible 'Miles without Stiles’ path. (Sorry this route is unsuitable for wheelchairs.)
(Route is dependent on weather conditions and group pace)
LOCATION: Haytor Visitors Centre car park
National Grid Reference: SX 76541 77155
What3Words App Reference: ///legend.backfired.flute
Postcode: Haytor Vale, TQ13 9XT. The Visitors Centre is situated in the lower car park, 3 miles west of Bovey Tracey.
This is a pay and display car park (card only, no coins) with 2 designated blue badge parking bays available. There are public toilets here.
Final details will be emailed approximately a week before the walk; please remember to check your junk email folder. Please car share where possible. Parking is limited on Dartmoor and sharing lessens our impact on the environment, thank you.
Tickets
FEE: £25 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.
Map (OL28 Ordnance Survey map of Dartmoor)
Compass - Silva is recommended and a good source is Dartmoor National Park Visitors Centres or dash4it.co.uk Any of the following would be fine: Silva Starter 8; Silva Field; Silva Ranger; Silva Expedition 4.
DOGS: It is difficult to handle a map and compass whilst also having a dog with you, so we don't recommend they join you.
RISK: Walks and activities are at your own risk. No liability accepted for accidents or incidents.
FACILITATORS: 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.