Sat, 23 Nov 2024, 10:00 am GMTInstow - Isley Marsh Walk & Christmas Makers & Bakers Market
North Devon Cricket Club, Instow
Saturday 23rd November 10am. Instow - Isley Marsh Walk & Christmas Makers & Bakers Market

A gentle, slower paced walk starting at Instow and heading along the Tarka Trail to Yelland and then taking the coast path past Isley Marsh Nature Reserve. Heading back to Instow along the coast path enjoying beautiful views of the Taw / Torridge Estuary and Appledore. Option to visit the Christmas Makers and Bakers Market at Instow Village Hall at the end of the walk for some festive shopping, coffee and cake.

More information about the Christmas Makers and Bakers Market is here Instow Makers & Bakers Christmas Market

Meet at the Instow Sandhills car park at 10am.
Start/ Finish: Instow Sandhills car park EX39 4LF
Distance: 3.4 miles (5.6km)
Route type: Circular
Grade: Easy
Terrain: Coast path, footpaths and Tarka Trail. Mostly even and flat. Some muddy patches in wet weather.
Toilets: Next to Marine Parade car park Instow.
Parking: Various Instow car parking (please check individual sites for restrictions and charges).

Please wear weather/ ground conditions appropriate clothing/ footwear and bring snacks/ drinks.

Anyone attending this informal walk does so as a solo identity and has full responsibility for their own wellbeing, which includes health wellbeing and personal welfare.
5 attendees
Sun, 24 Nov 2024, 10:00 am GMTFive Barrows Hill - Lyddicombe Bottom Exmoor Walk
Needs location
Sunday 24th November 2024 10am. Five Barrows Hill – Lyddicombe Bottom Exmoor Walk

A beautiful walk through countryside on the edge of Exmoor enjoying stunning high level views towards Dartmoor, west Devon and Somerset. Starting on the road next to Five Barrows Hill and taking lanes and footpaths to descend past Span Head to North Heasley. Then taking a bridleway to climb Lyddicombe Bottom and circle Western Common before returning to the car parking area.

Please click this link for a route map Five Barrows Hill - Lyddicombe Bottom

Meet at parking area on road between Comerslade and Five Barrows Hill.
Start/ Finish: Comerslade/ Five Barrows Hill parking layby what3words ///stockpile.blitz.outnumber
Distance: 7.8 miles (12.6km)
Route type: Circular
Grade: Challenging
Terrain: Countryside lanes, footpaths and bridleways. Some sections of steep ascent/ descent. Footpaths can be muddy in prolonged periods of wet weather. Several stiles.
Toilets: None
Parking: Comerslade/ Five Barrows Hill parking layby

Please wear weather/ ground conditions appropriate clothing/ footwear and bring snacks/ drinks.

Anyone attending this informal walk does so as a solo identity and has full responsibility for their own wellbeing, which includes health wellbeing and personal welfare.
7 attendees+2
Sat, 7 Dec 2024, 10:00 am GMTRiver Caen & Braunton Down Walk, Brunch & Christmas Market
Braunton Countryside Centre, Braunton
Saturday 7th December 2024 10am. River Caen & Braunton Down Walk, Brunch & Christmas Market.

A gentle walk through the river Caen valley and countryside surrounding Braunton. Starting at Velator Quay and taking footpaths along the river Caen. Then following countryside lanes to head out of Braunton, before looping back to cross Braunton Down enjoying beautiful views of the coast and River Taw & Torridge estuary. Then descending to return to Braunton through Wrafton. Option to stay for brunch at the Worx at the end of the walk (first come first served as no pre booking available. There are other options and plenty of food stalls as an alternative if needed) and explore the North Devon Christmas Market which starts at 12pm.

Please click this link for a route map River Caen & Braunton Down

Meet outside Braunton Countryside Centre at 10am.

Start/ Finish: Braunton Countryside Centre EX33 1AA.
Distance: 4 miles (6.3km)
Route type: Circular
Grade: Moderate
Terrain: Public footpaths, woodland trails, and countryside lanes. Can be very muddy in places in damp weather. Some ascent/ descent and steps. Several stiles.
Toilets: Caen Street Car Park.
Parking: Various car parks & on street car parking available in Braunton. Please note Caen Street car park will be closed for the Christmas Market.

Please wear weather/ ground conditions appropriate clothing/ footwear and bring snacks/drinks.

Anyone attending this informal event does so as a solo identity and has full responsibility for their own wellbeing, which includes health wellbeing and personal welfare.
8 attendees+3
Sat, 14 Dec 2024, 7:00 pm GMTThe Wander Women North Devon Christmas Party
Needs location
Saturday 14th December 2024 7pm. The Wander Women North Devon Christmas Party at the Royal Hotel Bideford.

Let’s celebrate the Christmas season and another incredible year walking together - 3 course festive roast dinner and disco.

Meet at the Royal Hotel Bideford EX39 4AE at 7pm.

Please click the link below for more information about Christmas parties at the Royal Hotel

[Royal Hotel Christmas Parties](Christmas Party Nights | The Royal Hotel | North Devon (royalbideford.co.uk))

Please click this link for a menu - please send me your choices and any dietary requirements by 14th November 2024.

Christmas Party Menu

Cost: £43 including 3 course roast dinner, coffee and disco

Dietary: Vegan, gluten-free and vegetarian options available on request

Room bookings: If you would like to book a room to stay for the night special rate for Christmas party guests of £65 per person for bed and breakfast.

Booking: Pre-booking is essential. No under 18’s permitted to this event. All prices are per person. Non-refundable £10 deposit required upon booking per person, full payment due 4 weeks prior.

Places are getting booked up very quickly, so we need to confirm numbers as soon as possible. Places subject to availability at the Royal Hotel and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Please message me to book your place by Sunday 15th September and pay your deposit by BACS I will then make a group booking with the Royal Hotel.

If you have not walked with the group previously but are interested in coming along to meet other members of the Wander Women community, please message me.

Please pay your deposit and remember to include your name for reference:

Account name: Rowan Summers
Bank: National Westminster
Account number: 58508279
Sort code: 60 60 40
5 attendees
Sat, 21 Dec 2024, 7:30 am GMTCroyde - Saunton Down - Middleborough Hill Winter Solstice Sunrise Walk
Croyde car park, Near Braunton
Saturday 21st December 2024 7.30am Croyde - Saunton Down - Middleborough Hill Winter Solstice Sunrise Walk

Welcome the start of the shortest day and the first day of winter, watching the sunrise from the top of Saunton Down, enjoying beautiful (weather permitting!) high level views of the surrounding countryside, river estuary and coast. Starting at Croyde and walking through the village, taking footpaths and bridleways to climb to the top of Saunton Down to watch the sun rise. Then descending to Saunton Court before taking Hannaburrow Lane to climb back over the Down, taking footpaths and countryside lanes to reach Putsborough. Then following the coast path along Napps Cliff and footpaths to Middlesborough Hill before returning to the car park. A shorter version of the walk taking the first ‘loop’ is possible. Option to stay for drinks/ brunch at Café Croyde Bay at the end of the walk.

Please bring a head/ handheld torch.

If you would like to bring a flask of hot drink to keep warm while we wait for the sun to rise, please do.

Please click this link for a map of the full route Croyde - Saunton Down - Middleborough Hill

Please click this link for a map of the shorter loop Croyde - Saunton Down (shorter loop)

Meet by Billy Budds at 7.30am.
Start/ Finish: Billy Budds EX33 1LZ
Distance: Full route - 7 miles (11.39km). Shorter loop – 3.1 miles (5km)
Route type: Circular
Grade: Challenging
Terrain: Coast path, footpaths, and country lanes. Footpaths rocky in places. Some slippery and muddy stretches in wet weather. Steep climb/ ascent/ descent over Saunton Down. Poor visibility due to darkness at start of the walk. Several stiles.
Toilets: Next to Croyde car park.
Parking: Croyde car park EX33 1LX (All day £2.50)

Please wear weather/ ground conditions appropriate clothing/ footwear and bring a snacks/ drinks.

Anyone attending this informal walk does so as a solo identity and has full responsibility for their own wellbeing, which includes health wellbeing and personal welfare.
9 attendees+4
Sun, 5 Jan 2025, 10:00 am GMTYenworthy – Malmsmead New Year 'Yo-Yo' Yomp
Countys Gate, Exmoor
Sunday 5th January 2025 10am. Yenworthy – Malmsmead New Year 'Yo-Yo' Yomp

A walk to blow out the Christmas cobwebs and burn off the festive calories! A very hilly ‘yo-yo’ up and down walk around the Exmoor coast and moorland enjoying beautiful high-level views. Starting at County Gate and following footpaths to descend to Glenthorne Beach, then climbing through Yernworthy Wood and Wheatham Coombe across Yernworthy Common. Then descending to Oare and taking footpaths to reach Cloud farm, following the river before climbing Malmsmead Hill. Then descending through Southern Wood to reach Malmsmead, before making a final ascent back to County Gate.

Please click this link for a route map Yenworthy - Malmsmead Yo-Yo Yomp

Meet at County Gate car park at 10am.

Start/ Finish: County Gate car park EX35 6NY
Distance: 8.3 miles (13.5km) Total ascent 786m
Route type: Circular
Grade: Challenging
Terrain: Countryside footpaths, riverside trails, coast path and tarmac road. Footpaths and riverside trails can be very muddy in wet weather. Many sections of very steep ascent/ descent. Footpaths can be rocky and uneven underfoot.
Toilets: County Gate car park
Parking: County Gate car park (free)

Please wear weather/ ground conditions appropriate clothing/ footwear and bring a packed lunch/ snacks/ drinks.

Anyone attending this informal walk does so as a solo identity and has full responsibility for their own wellbeing, which includes health wellbeing and personal welfare.
3 attendees
Sat, 11 Jan 2025, 10:00 am GMTWestward Ho! ‘Welcome to Wander Women’ New Year Beach Walk
Westward Ho! Beach, EX39 1XS
Saturday 11th January 2025 10am. Westward Ho! ‘Welcome to Wander Women’ New Year Beach Walk

Have you been thinking about joining a Wander Women walk? Would you like to start walking more and spend time exploring beautiful north Devon with likeminded lovely people? If you have been following the group and want to find out more, then join us for a new year, slower paced, beach walk enjoying beautiful views of the north Devon coastline and Taw/ Torridge estuary. Option to stay for coffee/ drinks at the Fairway Buoy at the end of the walk.

Meet at Westward Ho! Slipway car park at 10am.

Start/ Finish: Westward Ho! Slip Way car park EX39 1LL.
Distance: 3.1 miles (5km)
Route type: Out and back
Grade: Easy
Terrain: Beach and concrete slipway – sand with surface water in places, exit from slipway onto beach can be rocky.
Toilets: Next to Westward Ho! Slipway car park.
Parking: Numerous car parking available in Westward Ho! and on Northam Burrows. Please check individual car parks for fees and restrictions.

Please wear weather/ ground conditions appropriate clothing/ footwear and bring snacks/drinks.

Anyone attending this informal walk does so as a solo identity and has full responsibility for their own wellbeing, which includes health, wellbeing and personal welfare.
2 attendees
Sat, 25 Jan 2025, 10:00 am GMTWeare Giffard Winter Wander
Torrington Commons Car Park, Torrington
Saturday 25th January 2025 10am. Weare Giffard Woods & Village Winter Walk

A pretty walk through the picturesque village of Weare Giffard and surrounding countryside. Starting in Weare Giffard and taking footpaths through Weare Wood and then a bridleway, before looping back along the main village street and then returning to the car park through the woods.

Meet at the Weare Giffard Play Park car parking area at 10am.

Start/ Finish: Weare Giffard Play Park Car Parking area EX39 4QR
Distance: 3.1 miles (5km)
Route type: Circular
Grade: Moderate
Terrain: Public footpaths and countryside roads. Footpaths across field and woodland can be muddy. Some ascent/ descent.
Toilets: None
Parking: Weare Giffard Play Park car parking area (free)

Please wear weather/ ground conditions appropriate clothing/ footwear and bring snacks/drinks.

Anyone attending this informal event does so as a solo identity and has full responsibility for their own wellbeing, which includes health wellbeing and personal welfare.
2 attendees
Sun, 26 Jan 2025, 10:00 am GMTWest Down Winter Walk
Ilfracombe, Devon
Sunday 26th January 2025 10am. West Down Winter Walk

A beautiful walk around the countryside surrounding the village of West Down, enjoying beautiful far-reaching high-level views. Starting in the parking layby and walking through the village before taking footpaths to reach Fullabrook and Metcombe Down. Then descending to Beara Down and taking footpaths to walk alongside the river Caen before returning to the parking area through the village. Option to stay for coffee/ drinks/ food at the Crown Inn West Down at the end of the walk.

Please click this link for a route map West Down Winter Walk

Meet at parking layby area near Dean Cross at 10am.

Start/ Finish: Parking area layby near Dean Cross what3words reference ///commander.orange.refuses
Distance: 8.4miles (13.6km)
Route type: Circular
Grade: Moderate
Terrain: Countryside footpaths and tarmac lanes. Footpaths can be very muddy in wet weather. Some sections of ascent/ descent. Footpaths can be rocky and uneven underfoot.
Toilets: None
Parking: Parking area layby near Dean Cross (free)

Please wear weather/ ground conditions appropriate clothing/ footwear and bring a packed lunch/ snacks/ drinks.

Anyone attending this informal walk does so as a solo identity and has full responsibility for their own wellbeing, which includes health wellbeing and personal welfare.
4 attendees
Sat, 22 Feb 2025, 10:00 am GMTTaw Estuary Tarka Trail Walk
Barnstaple , Barnstaple
Saturday 22nd February 2025 10am. Taw Estuary Tarka Trail Walk
A waterside walk following the river Taw from Barnstaple along the Tarka Trail enjoying far reaching views of the estuary. Walking to Ashford and then looping back to return to Barnstaple. Option to stay for coffee / drinks at Tea on the Taw at the end of the walk.
This walk is suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and prams.

Meet at Taw View Civic Centre Barnstaple at 10am.
Start/ Finish: Taw View, Civic Centre EX31 1EE
Distance: 4.3 miles / 7km
Route type: Out and back
Grade: Easy access
Terrain: Tarka Trail and tarmac roads. Flat level surface.
Toilets: Barnstaple Cattle Market & Pilton Park
Parking: Various Barnstaple car parks – please check individual sites for fees and restrictions.

Please wear weather/ ground conditions appropriate clothing/ footwear and bring snacks/drinks.

Anyone attending this informal event does so as a solo identity and has full responsibility for their own wellbeing, which includes health wellbeing and personal welfare.
3 attendees

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