Group Leader: Polly

Venue: Meet at walk starting point

Days: 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 10:15 for a 10:30 start.

Welcome to the Plymouth u3a Long Walks Group.

We walk twice a month, all year round and put on a varied and interesting selection of walks in many beautiful locations. Many of the walks are located on beautiful Dartmoor or based around the South West Coast Path, we also explore the rolling countryside in between.  Sometimes our walk leaders take us to places we know well but offer new perspectives or unusual routes. We usually travel by car for circular routes, but from time to time we have a day out by train or bus, which enables us to do linear walks.

We are always on the look out for new locations and routes, so if you do join us then please don’t be afraid to put new ideas forward. This is a sociable group and we are always delighted to meet new people.

Contact us on: u3alongwalks@gmail.com

Our walks are between 7 and 8 miles in length, with a coffee break and a packed lunch stop.

Walks usually start at 10.30am. We encourage people to car share & have an earlier meeting point in one of the Park & Ride car parks.

Current long walks programme.
U3A Long Walks Group Schedule Spring 2024
Date/Leader /Length Start point info Brief description (see email for further details)
14.03.24

Anne & John Sloman

 

Cremyll  Ferry – Admirals Hard

OSGrid Ref – SX 462 539

A beautiful walk through Mt. Edgecumbe Estate in flower to Kingsand, returning over Maker Heights and down through woodland to Empacombe and back to Cremyll.

 

28.03.24

Alan Bricknell

7.75 miles

 

Saddle Tor south carpark

OS Grid Ref – SX 748 761

A great walk via with marvellous panoramic views via Saddle Tor, Haytor Rocks & Haytor Quarries, Hound Tor & its medieval village, returning to the carpark via Bonehill Rocks, & Top Tor.
11.04.24

Polly Griffiths

8 miles

Gutter Tor Car Park

OS Grid Ref: SX 57886 67307

A really interesting walk around Yellowmead Down, Sheep’s Tor, returning via Ringmoor Down & Ditsworthy, passing a number of ancient monuments & features of the moor on the way.
25.04.24

Polly Griffiths

8.5 miles

Car park near The Dartmoor Inn

OS Grid Ref: SX 52542 85343

A lovely walk passing Brat Tor, & over to Green Tor, Kitty Tor, with a gentle roll back via the old railway track by Great Nodden

Wonderful views from Bren Tor to Yes Tor

9.05.24

Ann & John Sloman

 

Details to be confirmed A beautiful coastal walk from Wonwell & the Erme estuary towards Bigbury, with bluebells in full bloom.
23.05.24

Alan Bricknell

8 Miles

Gutter Tor Car Park

OS Grid Ref: SX 57886 67307

Eylesbarrow, Siward’s Cross, Plym Ford, Plym Steps; returning via Ditsworthy & Edward’s Path.  A beautiful walk in one of my favourite parts of the moor. Views & history – the perfect combination.
Click on a link below for the current long walks document.

5 – U3A LW Schedule – Spring 2024