Peter and Caroline’s walk is next Sunday, 30th June.
Please let Peter and Caroline know beforehand if you would like a cream tea! Peter and Caroline on 01579 370474 or on updowncott@btinternet.com. Donations to Callington Food Bank for the Cream Tea.Please mention if you have any dietary needs.
Sunday 30th June 2019 New and Old trails near the Devon Border with Peter and Caroline Hammond
Parking opposite The Royal Pub at Horsebridge PL19 8PJ SX401749 or in the side road adjacent, ready to start walking at 11.00 am.
5.6 mile circular walk, through Townlake, Sydenham Damerel, Woodley and Combe.
We will be on quite a busy lane to start and it is uphill but there is a lot of Footpath and quiet lane walking as well.. The terrain is varied and includes tarmac, gravel and rough uneven wood walking and some downhill bits that have loose stones and roots. There are 9 No. Stiles and some steps up to footpaths from the lane level. There are five steepish uphill bits which will get your heart and leg muscles working quite hard at times but this is Devon and it is not a flat county. Overall we are confident that you will agree that it is worth the effort.
On our “recce” we encountered a lot of free running cattle and docile sheep but they were just curious rather than intimidating.
Please bring a packed lunch, drinks and snacks. Walking shoes or boots recommended. Sorry no dogs, except registered assistance ones kept on a lead. £3 will be asked for casual walkers. There are no Public Loos on the route but plenty of convenient places. There will be a Cornish Cream Tea available after the walk at Lower Downgate PL17 8LA but this must be booked in advanced with Peter and Caroline on 01579 370474 or on updowncott@btinternet.com. Donations to Callington Food Bank for the Cream Tea.Please mention if you have any dietary needs.
Our next meeting is on Tuesday July 9th, 2pm at the Methodist Church, Albaston. If you have something you want to go on the Agenda please let me know.
Our July walk is on Saturday 20 July with Jean Miller:
Approx. 5-6 miles covering Danescombe, Norris Green, Metherell and Cotehele Quay. We are reviewing CFS Walk Guide 8. OS Explorer Map 108.
Meet at 10am at Calstock Railway Station car park (PL18 9QY SX 435 688). The train from Plymouth arrives at 9.10am. There are return trains at 13.56 and 15.56. If driving, as you come down the hill into Calstock from Albaston, turn left where you see the British Rail logo, or alternatively park in the village car park and walk up.
The walk is moderately easy, approx. 5 – 6 miles, with two steep sections. It will take us along quiet lanes, through woodland and along field paths (where there is the possibility of livestock). There are kissing gates en route to negotiate.
Refreshments are available at the Carpenter’s Arms in Lower Metherell and Cotehele Quay. Public toilets at Cotehele Quay.
Walking shoes or boots recommended. Please bring a packed lunch, drink and snack and something to sit on. Sorry no dogs except for registered assistance ones kept on a lead. £3 will be asked for non members.
Onwards, Juliet – Secretary
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