2nd &/or 4th Tuesday in the month. Over 42 different walks with fine views, wild flowers & butterflies, trees & birdsong. Wear walking shoes or boots. Bring sun-hat, rain-gear, picnic, drink, and something to sit on, e.g. a plastic bag. Also, as required of all U3A Groups by the U3A Trust, carry next-of-kin contact details & your own first-aid kit. Wildlife is readily frightened, so not suitable for dogs.
All rambles accessed by public transport, returning to start mid to late afternoon. For a map showing the position of the Royal Parade bus stops, CLICK HERE.
To contact the leader, go to Members > Members Portal > NATURAL HISTORY RAMBLERS.
♣ WINTER PROGRAMME 2024-2025 (October to March)
Winter rambles start at the George P&R. Some park at the George (or in a nearly street when the park is full), but most of us join the bus at various stops before it gets to the George. If a bus leaves Royal Parade (or any subsequent stop) before the times shown below, then it’s a previous service running late, you can catch it, but be sure to get off at the George P&R to wait for the bus at the ‘departing northwards’ time below. From then on we are all together.
8th October (or if cancelled, then on 22nd). Along 1823 horse-drawn railway, Woolwell to George P&R. LINEAR 2½ miles. Join leader at George P&R on bus 42C departing northwards at 10:45. (That’s the same bus 42C that left Royal Parade stop 19 at 10:10, Mutley 10:18, Derriford 10:38.)
12th November (or if cancelled, then on 26th). Along 1823 horse-drawn railway, Clearbrook to Yelverton. LINEAR 3 miles. Join leader at George P&R on bus No.1 departing northwards at 10:31. (That’s the same bus No.1 that left Royal Parade stop 20 at 10:00, Mutley 10:07, Derriford 10:23.)
10 December (or if cancelled, then a week later on 17th). Along 1889 steam railway in Tavistock. 2 miles. Time for Christmas shopping at end of walk. Join leader at George P&R on bus No.1 departing northwards at 10:31. (That’s the same bus No.1 that left Royal Parade stop 20 at 10:00, Mutley 10:07, Derriford 10:23.) CIRCULAR: if coming by car, meet us at the bus stop outside Tavistock Primary & Nursery School at 10:58.
14th January (or if cancelled, then on 28th). Along 1859 steam railway, Grenofen to Horrabridge. LINEAR 2½ miles. Join leader at George P&R on bus No.1 departing northwards at 10:31. (That’s the same bus No.1 that left Royal Parade stop 20 at 10:00, Mutley 10:07, Derriford 10:23.) Includes a dark tunnel: you might like to bring a rain hat or umbrella (to keep off drips falling from the roof) and a torch (to see where any puddles are).
11th February (or if cancelled, then on 25th). Glimpses of the 1859 steam railway, Horrabridge to Yelverton. LINEAR 2½ miles. Join leader at George P&R on bus No.1 departing northwards at 10:31. (That’s the same bus No.1 that left Royal Parade stop 20 at 10:00, Mutley 10:07, Derriford 10:23.)
11th March (or if cancelled, then on 25th). Along 1810 transportation canal, Gulworthy to Tavistock. LINEAR 3 miles. Join leader at George P&R on bus No.1 departing northwards at 10:31. (That’s the same bus No.1 that left Royal Parade stop 20 at 10:00, Mutley 10:07, Derriford 10:23.)
After which will be our
♣ SUMMER PROGRAMME 2025 (April to September)