Zest Singles Haytor Bluebell Walk | Lower Haytor Car Park
Sports & Fitness
Walking
Join us for a beautiful Bluebell Walk at Haytor
(Bring our own picnic or we will grab a bite to eat at the local pub, just depends on the weather!)
When:
Saturday, 31st May at 1:45 PM
Location:
Visitor's Centre at Haytor Lower Car Park
Attendance Fee
: Members: FREE | Non-Members: £13 (excludes cost of food or drinks)
Dog Friendly:
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on this walk, but must be kept on a lead.
Who Can Attend
Open to singles over 50
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About Zest Singles
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Event Overview
This event will be hosted, and run by our expert guide, Pete Sherman, along with his partner Sarah.
Pete Sherman, an experienced walker and member of the local rescue team will be our guide for the day.
Due to the unpredictable weather on Dartmoor and the danger of low-lying fog, please always check your emails and text messages on the day of the walk, as we may have to cancel on the day of the walk.
Walk Details
A gentle stroll around the back of Haytor to experience the amazing Emsworthy Bluebells.
The route is about 5.6km (3.5 miles) - around 2 - 2.5 hours
and pretty much flat. But please, still wear walking BOOTS. The ground can get very uneven in places, and a twisted ankle will really spoil your day.
Please check the weather forecast before setting out and wear appropriate clothing. But always bring waterproof!
Meet at the car park at 1.15 pm for a 1.30 pm walk start
We'll meet outside the Visitor's Centre at Haytor Lower Car Park
From DNPA
: Please be aware that birds could be nesting anywhere on the open moorland and you must not disturb them from 1 March to 31 July.
ALL DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON LEADS.
The route
(Description provided by Pete, along with his humour!)
Our route will take us along the granite tramway to the old medieval farm of Emsworthy, which has fantastic fields of bluebells that come out a few weeks after all the other ones in the county! Bring your camera to get some iconic photos.
If the wind direction is right, we'll be able to smell the bluebells as we walk towards them, while hearing Cuckoos laying claim to their territory.
Of course, we are dealing with old Mother Nature here, and she pays scant regard for the plans of us mere mortals! I have based the date for this walk on what usually happens. Any gardeners amongst you will know that flowering times depend on a lot of things, not least is the weather.
All we can do is plan, and hope! No guarantees!
Useful Information
Meet at 1.45 pm
We will leave at 2 pm
It's a popular place, so please allow plenty of time to find a place to park!
Parking/Meet Up location
Visitor's Centre at Haytor Lower Car Park
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OS Grid Ref SX76527715,
The Lower car park is CARD ONLY pay and display, £2 for all day.
This car park is very popular and gets full very quickly, but there is a larger, free car park halfway towards the top car park, which should be open by now.
What to bring/wear
We are on Dartmoor, with its unpredictable weather and rough ground.
It's best to bring a waterproof jacket and trousers and several light warm layers that you can mix & match, rather than one 'all or nothing' duvet jacket.
Quite often the walks on Dartmoor will be just a 'beaten way', so please wear walking BOOTS for ankle support, not just walking shoes.
Please Note
Ticket price is simply to book on to attend this event.
The ticket price excludes food or drinks.
Zest Singles does not accept liabilities for accidents/incidents.
Events may be cancelled due to weather or unforeseen circumstances with full refunds issued with a minimum of 24 hours' notice.
We cannot guarantee the number or gender mix of attendees.
To ensure we can contact you with any last-minute event details or changes, we may ask for your mobile number during the checkout process.
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