All rambles accessed by public transport. 2nd &/or 4th Tuesday in the month. We ramble where we find things to identify: wild flowers, deer, butterflies and other insects, birdsong, badger setts, etc. Wildlife is readily frightened, so not suitable for dogs. We keep walking till we come to some area of interest, then stop for 10-20 minutes before continuing. Wear sturdy walking shoes/boots. Bring sun-gear, rain-gear, picnic, drink, something to sit on (e.g. a plastic bag). Most walks contain uphill and downhill sections, sometimes brief steep sections. Average walking time 3-4 hours, returning to Royal Parade mid to late afternoon. The U3A Trust require that “members [of every U3A group] carry next of kin [contact] details with them”.
For a map showing the position of the numbered Royal Parade bus stops, click here.
To contact the leader, go to Members > Members Portal > NATURAL HISTORY RAMBLERS.
♣ SUMMER PROGRAMME 2024 (All Summer Rambles start & finish on Royal Parade)
Additional rambles may appear on 4th Tuesdays.
28 May. Knighton to Wembury. LINEAR. Join leader at Royal Parade stop A10 for bus No. 48 departing 10:05. 3 miles. Fields, woods, coast, wild flowers (You might like to pack a Coastal Guide). Seen at various times: yellow hammer, rabbits, oil beetles, triungulins, lackey moth larvae, dock bug, De Geers longhorn moth, digger wasp, tree mallow, …
11 June. Cann Wood. LINEAR. Join leader at Royal Parade stop A18 for bus No. 27 departing 10:05. 4 miles. Old rail lines and forest paths. You might like to pack a Woodland Guide. Seen at various times: royal fern, fringe cups, stick insects, silver-washed fritillaries, oil beetles, hazel leaf-rollers, elephant hawk moth larva, peach blossom larvae, …
25 June. Bosky Manadon. LINEAR. Join leader at Royal Parade stop A14 for bus No. 61 departing 10:30. Can be muddy after rain. 2½ miles. A walk I’ve been asked to repeat several times. You might like to pack a Tree Guide.
09 July. Mt Edgcumbe, Millbrook to Cawsand. LINEAR. Join leader at Royal Parade stop A2 for bus No. 34 departing 10:30. Includes 400 foot hill, which we’ll take gently. 3 miles. Bring £££ for Cremyll and Cawsand ferries. You might like to pack a Wildlife or Flower Guide. Seen at various times: deer, fawn, hare, merlin, seal, fasciated thistle, white spindles, sloe gall, dodder, bluebells, daffodils, cream-spot tiger, longhorn moths, longhorn beetles, bloody-nosed beetles, …
13 August. Ivybridge. LINEAR. Join leader at Royal Parade stop A13 for bus No. 20 departing 10:00. 4 miles. Woods, downs. You might like to pack a Moorland and/or Woodland Guide.
10 September. Woodland Wood to Warren Point. LINEAR. Join leader at Royal Parade stop A21 for bus No. 44 departing 10:15. 4 miles. You might like to pack a Countryside Guide. Woods and estuary.
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♣ WINTER PROGRAMME 2024-2025