Walk on the Wild Side Festival
Walk on the Wildside.
The English Riviera and South Devon Walking Festival. 26th - 30th May 2008.
This exciting festival returns for the 3rd year. Come and explore some of the most spectacular coast and countryside in the South West! From moorland rambles to coastal hikes, there is a packed programme of guided walks to suit everyone.
| Dates | Event Name | Contact | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26th May | **A walk with Carter Paignton Three Parks & Proms Taking in some of Paignton's most iconic parks and heritage sites. Meet: Apollo Cinema, Paignton Time: 10.30
| English Riviera Tourist Board (01803) 211211 | Cost: Adults £3.50, Children £2.00. Money goes to MacMillan Nurses charity. Booking preferable. |
| 27th May | Follow Bishops Walk with a ranger looking at Torbay's dramatic geological and cultural heritage. Meet: Anstey's Cove car park Time:10am to 12pm | Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust 01803 606035 | Cost: Adult £3.50, Children £2.
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| 27th May | 8 mile Moorland walk at moderate pace. Meet at lower car park, Haytor SX765771 starts at 10:30 | Newton Abbot Ramblers Association, Peter Thomson, peter@peter-thomson.co.uk 01803 328313 | £2 per person. Bring packed lunch and water for day. Walkers should wear suitable clothing and footwear appropriate to the terrain and the weather on the day. No Dogs. Meet at the point 15 minutes before start. |
| 27th May | ** John Musgrave Trail Following 9 miles of this wonderful trail through Cockington Village to Totnes. Meet: Cockington Village bus stop Time: 10.30am | South Devon Ramblers Association Carole Woolcott 01803 313430 | £3 per person. Money goes to MacMillan Cancer Support Charity. Advance booking essential. |
| 28th May | 10 mile Moorland Walk at a faster pace. Meet at Postbridge Car Park SX646788 starts at 10:30 | Newton Abbot Ramblers Association, Peter Thomson, peter@peter-thomson.co.uk 01803 328313 | £2 per person. Bring packed lunch and water for day. Walkers should wear suitable clothing and footwear appropriate to the terrain and the weather on the day. No dogs. Meet at the point 15 minutes before start. |
| 28th May | A steep walk along Babbacombe's beautiful coastline hearing tales of natural and human heritage. Time: 10.30 to 12.30 | Babbacombe & St Marychurch Local History Society John Ayres 01803 391415 | Donations to the society are gratefully received. Advanced booking preferred |
| 29th May | Family activity: Explore all the signs of Spring that can be seen along the nature trail. Certificates and wildlife stickers for each correct spotter sheet. Meet: Ocombe Farm Time: 10am to 12pm | Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust 01803 606035 | Charges:Free Booking:Not required |
| 29th May | 5.5 mile estuary and Countryside walk at a slower pace. Meet at Dittisham Church, SX646788 starts at 11am | Newton Abbot Ramblers Association, Peter Thomson, peter@peter-thomson.co.uk 01803328313 | £2 per person. Bring packed lunch and water for day. Walkers should wear suitable clothing and footwear appropriate to the terrain and the weather on the day. No Dogs. Meet at the point 15 minutes before start. |
| 29th May | ** Wembury Walk Exploring 7.5 miles of coast, lanes and paths in the stunning South Hams Meeting place: Wembury Beach National Trust car park Time:10.30 | South Devon Ramblers Association Carole Woolcott: 01803 313430. | £3.00 per person. Money goes to MacMillan Cancer. Advance booking essential. |
| 29th May | Discover the white rock rose, orchids and other wildlife with site manager Nigel Smallbones Meet: Berry Head Visitor Centre Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm
| Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust 01803 606035 | Cost: Adult £3.50, Children £2 Booking:Essential |
| 29th May | Oak Apple Day, Decoy Country Park. Meet at Discovery Centre 2-4pm | Teignbridge District Council, Green Spaces 01626 215751 | £3.50 per person. Children free. Suitable for all. Access difficult for buggies and wheelchairs. No dogs. |
| 30th May | ** A walk with Carter Paignton Waterside Trail A level walk following the Paignton Proms, Harbour and Roundham Head Meet: Apollo Cinema Time: 10.30 | English Riviera Tourist Board (01803) 211211 | £3.00 per person. Money goes to MacMillan Cancer Support Charity. Booking preferable |
| 30th May | ** Rural and Coastal Splendour Explore a tranquil area of coastlineand countryside dividing Paignton and Brixham Meet: Broadsands car park Time: 2.30pm | English Riviera Tourist Board (01803) 211211 | £3.00 per person. Money goes to MacMillan Cancer Support Charity. Booking preferable. |
** Book on to one of these walks and receive a free packet of wild seeds from Suttons.
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