Activities Church Groups Mint Walking Group
Mint Walking Group
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Upcoming Walks:
Sat 5 MAY
There will be a 5 mile there and back walk along the Tiverton Canal on Saturday, May 5th. Meet at the Tiverton Road Bridge (SX998131), where there are plenty of parking spaces at 2pm. We will walk to the canal basin where refreshments and toilets will be found and then return to Tiverton Road Bridge. Rosemary Allen 01404 823176
Mint Walking Group,
We have continued to meet about every three weeks throughout the year, enjoying all types of weather! Our numbers vary from six to thirty and anyone able to walk four to seven miles is very welcome. The terrain varies from fairly flat country walks to coastal and moorland walks with their “ups and downs”! The walks are an excellent way of getting to know people. They are advertised in Forward and the weekly notices. Different people organise them and there is always a phone number for anyone requiring extra information or a lift. It is a particularly good way for anyone on their own to get to know other members of the Mint.
Rosemary Allen
Recent walks:
Saturday April 14th
It is a 4½ mile walk around the countryside and town of Dawlish with good inland and sea views. There are two steep uphill climbs but some rewarding downhill moments! One short part of the walk could be muddy after rain. Meet at the Barton Hill Car Park in Dawlish for a 2.00 pm start. Parking fees are £1.90 for 2 –3 hours. Please let us know if you intend to come so that we can provide further information/map about how to get to the car park. (01626 853117)Saturday 31 March -
Cowley/Brampford Speke/Upton Pyne/Cowley. A beautiful five mile walk from Cowley along the Exe valley way and farmland tracks taking in the picturesque village of Brampford Speke. The route includes a number of tall stiles and may be very muddy in places. Lizzie St George has kindly offered to provide parking and will serve tea and refreshments at the end of the walk. Start from Lizzie's house (The Chantry, Cowley EX5 5EJ - from Exeter turn left into the short driveway immediately after the turn into St Andrews Rd/Cowley Church and before Bernaville Nurseries - phone 274857). Facilities and overflow parking (customers only) at Bernaville Nurseries or the Three Horse Shoes pub. Contact Martin and Debra Myhill (0775 8814230)
Saturday 18th February:
A flat 4 mile circular walk at Exmouth along The Beacon to the Geoneedle, erected to mark the end of the Jurassic Coast and returning along the Promenade or beach. Please meet at the Information Centre, Manor Gardens at 1.300m. Please note parking charges on the sea front. Walk leaders Margaret and Alan Bullock 01392 256851 or 07591926576.
21 January
Meet at Lympstone Station at 1pm for a walk along the new path to Darts Farm where we may partake of some refreshment before walking back to Lympstone. This should be an easy walk and will give anyone who wishes plenty of time to get back to the Mint for the Quiz Night.
10th December:
A beautiful 1¼ hour woodland and riverside walk on the edge of Dartmoor, leaving ample time for tea and mince pies afterwards at 3, Meadow Cottages, Chudleigh Knighton. Meet at 1.45 p.m. in car park at Pullabrook Woods (Grid Reference SX788801 ) near Lustleigh. Take the road from Bovey Tracey towards Manaton. At Reddaford Water turn right (signed Lustleigh). In about ¾ mile, just before Drakeford Bridge, turn left into car park. The walk is partly uphill, but not steep. Some mud is likely in places. If snowy or icy, please call to hear Plan B!
Saturday 1 October: Postbridge/Bellever (Dartmoor):
Meet at the large National Trust car park at Postbridge at 2pm. There are a number of Bellever walks in this area (all around 3-4 miles) and we'll choose the one most suited to the prevailing weather on the day. Toilets available at the car park and Bellever; cream tea shop and East Dart pub close by for 'before and after' refreshments. Contact Martin and Debra on 0775 8814230.
Sat 17 September
A 4½ mile round valley walk from Broadhembury with a few uphill sections. Good views across open countryside. Directions to Start. Broadhembury is situated just off the A373 between Cullompton and Honiton. There are a number of parking places near the church and pub. Meet near the Post Office. Refreshments are available at the village tea room. Walk leaders Margaret and Alan Bullock
Saturday 12th November
starting from Wonford Methodist Church at 1.30pm. The church has kindly given permission for cars to parked at the church, the use of toilets and tea making facilities after the walk. The church is situated opposite the Lidl store at the junction of Rifford Road and Wonnford Street. Grid reference SX 942 916 The approximately 2 hour walk which can be adapted to suit weather and walkers, involves one steepish climb with a seat part way up.