Newton Ramblers
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january's walk
Starting at St Luke's Church, Posbury
The Ramble from Cadbury to Thorverton
Started at Cadbury down to Thoverton and a drink at the pub
The Ramble on 23rd October 2022
Started at Smallbrooke........text to follow
Walks in 2018
Sunday 21st January
The January walk is one way from Powderham to Exeter. We will walk from the church at the north end of the Powderham estate, up the River Exe estuary right into Exeter passing by Turf Locks and the Topsham ferry and finishing at Haven Banks opposite the Quay, where we might stop for refreshments
This is a flat walk of about 5 miles. At this time of year there should be plenty of overwintering birds on the estuary.
We will leave Newton St Cyres village car park at 9.30 am and will be sharing cars. We will take sufficient cars for one to be parked at the end of the walk to take drivers back to the other car/s left at the start.
Below are details of recent walks that the group have undertaken.
Boxing Day Walk – 26th December
We will again take the now traditional Boxing Day walk, which was led for many years by Richard and Eleanor. This is not a long or arduous walk and gives us an opportunity to get out for some fresh air and walk off some of that Christmas excess! We leave from the car park and go to the top of Sandown Lane then along the ridges, with a break to look down on the Creedy Valley. Descending via Oldway, we will head back along 50 yards of the A377 to join the footpath circling Tytheing Close, with a view of the centre of Newton, which we will reach via Court Barton Lane.
Meet at the Newton St Cyres Parish Hall Car Park at 10.00 am.
Please join us.
Sunday 21st January
The January walk is one way from Powderham to Exeter. We will walk from the church at the north end of the Powderham estate, up the River Exe estuary right into Exeter passing by Turf Locks and the Topsham ferry and finishing at Haven Banks opposite the Quay, where we might stop for refreshments
This is a flat walk of about 5 miles. At this time of year there should be plenty of overwintering birds on the estuary.
We will leave Newton St Cyres village car park at 9.30 am and will be sharing cars. We will take sufficient cars for one to be parked at the end of the walk to take drivers back to the other car/s left at the start.
We will again take the now traditional Boxing Day walk, which was led for many years by Richard and Eleanor. This is not a long or arduous walk and gives us an opportunity to get out for some fresh air and walk off some of that Christmas excess! We leave from the car park and go to the top of Sandown Lane then along the ridges, with a break to look down on the Creedy Valley. Descending via Oldway, we will head back along 50 yards of the A377 to join the footpath circling Tytheing Close, with a view of the centre of Newton, which we will reach via Court Barton Lane.
Meet at the Newton St Cyres Parish Hall Car Park at 10.00 am.
Please join us.
Sunday 21st January
The January walk is one way from Powderham to Exeter. We will walk from the church at the north end of the Powderham estate, up the River Exe estuary right into Exeter passing by Turf Locks and the Topsham ferry and finishing at Haven Banks opposite the Quay, where we might stop for refreshments
This is a flat walk of about 5 miles. At this time of year there should be plenty of overwintering birds on the estuary.
We will leave Newton St Cyres village car park at 9.30 am and will be sharing cars. We will take sufficient cars for one to be parked at the end of the walk to take drivers back to the other car/s left at the start.
Sunday 19th November
This month we will have a new walk for the Ramblers. This will be a walk of 4 miles starting in Bolham village north of Tiverton and walking north above the Exe Valley before turning east and south into Knightshayes and back to Bolham.
The walk is on minor roads, tracks and paths, including stretches through fields and woodlands. There are some good views. The first mile is a fairly gentle ascent, but it’s then mainly downhill. There is a short muddy stretch.
We will go through Knightshayes. The house is only about half a mile from our start point, so Ramblers will be able to make their own decisions as to whether to have a look round or get a cup of coffee or something to eat. The house (downstairs only), gardens and restaurant will be open. If you’re a member, remember to bring your National Trust card, but the restaurant is open to all.
We will meet at 9.30 am on Sunday 19 November at the Parish Hall car park in Newton St Cyres and sort out transport to Bolham.
All are welcome to join us. Any queries to Roger Wilkins on 01392 851337
Please note that anyone joining these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
Sunday 15th October
This month we will be following one of the walks from the Newton St Cyres Country Walks leaflet. It is a walk of about 5 ½ miles and will take us mainly along footpaths through farmland with some walking along quiet roads. There are some good views along the way.
We will start from the Recreation Ground, going past Rewe Cross and passing though Shute, Efford, Pennicott and Shobrooke Mill, returning via Wyke Cross.
We will meet at 10 am on Sunday 15th October at the Recreation Ground in Newton St Cyres.
All are welcome to join us. Any queries to Nigel or Rosemary Chambers on 01392 851400
Please note that anyone joining these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
Sunday 17th September
Our walk on Sunday the 17th September starts at Smallbrook in Newton St Cyres.
We will meet at 10 am at Smallbrook, (on the A377 going towards Crediton, on the sharp bend to the right with a speed warning). There is limited parking after you have left the main road just before the bend and to the right of the Parish Notice Board.
This is a fairly easy circular walk of about four and a half miles going around Hookway and Fordton, mainly along footpaths through rolling farmland and with extensive views to the north and south.
All are welcome to join us. If you need a lift or would like more information please ring Roger or Jean Wilkins on 01392 851337.
Please note that anyone joining these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
Sunday 23rd July
A circular walk of approx 3 1/2 miles starting from Kennerleigh. (which is
north of Sandford - GR819073).
This walk is predominantly through fields and woodland and can be a bit
muddy in places after rain.
There are one or two stiles but nothing too difficult - mostly on this walk
the stiles have been replaced by gates.
There are a also a couple of inclines but they are short and not too
arduous.
We will meet at Newton St. Cyres car park at 9.30am and car share where
possible. Parking is along the road in the village centre and the walk
starts from the village shop.
All are welcome. Any queries to Liz Fiddock on 01392 851461.
Please note that anyone joining these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
Sunday 11th June
This month we will be doing a walk on Dartmoor. We will leave from Chagford Common and make our way to Shovel Down and then on to Scorhill Down taking in various antiquities along the way. We will then make our way back to the River Teign.
We will meet at Newton St Cyres car park at 11 am, and will share cars to Chagford. We will be starting a bit later than usual and will take picnic lunches with us,
All are welcome. Any queries to Colin Joslin on 01363 776951
Please note that anyone joining this walk obviously does so at their own risk.
This month we will have a new walk for the Ramblers. This will be a walk of 4 miles starting in Bolham village north of Tiverton and walking north above the Exe Valley before turning east and south into Knightshayes and back to Bolham.
The walk is on minor roads, tracks and paths, including stretches through fields and woodlands. There are some good views. The first mile is a fairly gentle ascent, but it’s then mainly downhill. There is a short muddy stretch.
We will go through Knightshayes. The house is only about half a mile from our start point, so Ramblers will be able to make their own decisions as to whether to have a look round or get a cup of coffee or something to eat. The house (downstairs only), gardens and restaurant will be open. If you’re a member, remember to bring your National Trust card, but the restaurant is open to all.
We will meet at 9.30 am on Sunday 19 November at the Parish Hall car park in Newton St Cyres and sort out transport to Bolham.
All are welcome to join us. Any queries to Roger Wilkins on 01392 851337
Please note that anyone joining these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
Sunday 15th October
This month we will be following one of the walks from the Newton St Cyres Country Walks leaflet. It is a walk of about 5 ½ miles and will take us mainly along footpaths through farmland with some walking along quiet roads. There are some good views along the way.
We will start from the Recreation Ground, going past Rewe Cross and passing though Shute, Efford, Pennicott and Shobrooke Mill, returning via Wyke Cross.
We will meet at 10 am on Sunday 15th October at the Recreation Ground in Newton St Cyres.
All are welcome to join us. Any queries to Nigel or Rosemary Chambers on 01392 851400
Please note that anyone joining these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
Sunday 17th September
Our walk on Sunday the 17th September starts at Smallbrook in Newton St Cyres.
We will meet at 10 am at Smallbrook, (on the A377 going towards Crediton, on the sharp bend to the right with a speed warning). There is limited parking after you have left the main road just before the bend and to the right of the Parish Notice Board.
This is a fairly easy circular walk of about four and a half miles going around Hookway and Fordton, mainly along footpaths through rolling farmland and with extensive views to the north and south.
All are welcome to join us. If you need a lift or would like more information please ring Roger or Jean Wilkins on 01392 851337.
Please note that anyone joining these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
Sunday 23rd July
A circular walk of approx 3 1/2 miles starting from Kennerleigh. (which is
north of Sandford - GR819073).
This walk is predominantly through fields and woodland and can be a bit
muddy in places after rain.
There are one or two stiles but nothing too difficult - mostly on this walk
the stiles have been replaced by gates.
There are a also a couple of inclines but they are short and not too
arduous.
We will meet at Newton St. Cyres car park at 9.30am and car share where
possible. Parking is along the road in the village centre and the walk
starts from the village shop.
All are welcome. Any queries to Liz Fiddock on 01392 851461.
Please note that anyone joining these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
Sunday 11th June
This month we will be doing a walk on Dartmoor. We will leave from Chagford Common and make our way to Shovel Down and then on to Scorhill Down taking in various antiquities along the way. We will then make our way back to the River Teign.
We will meet at Newton St Cyres car park at 11 am, and will share cars to Chagford. We will be starting a bit later than usual and will take picnic lunches with us,
All are welcome. Any queries to Colin Joslin on 01363 776951
Please note that anyone joining this walk obviously does so at their own risk.
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On the 14th May we had a most enjoyable walk on footpaths around Killerton. It was a lovely sunny day and there were beautiful swathes of pink campion and bluebells and other wild flowers along the way. There were nine of us and four dogs! |
Sunday 14th May 2017
This month we will be walking along footpaths around Killerton. This will be a similar walk to that which proved popular last year. You do not have to be a member of the National Trust to walk along the public footpaths or, indeed, to use the cafe.
We go from the highest point on the estate to the lowest, passing through both open fields and woods. Hopefully the bluebells will still be in bloom. The walk has a couple of steep bits but is mainly moderate in gradient taking about an hour and a half, finishing at the Stables Café for a coffee.
We will meet at Newton St Cyres car park at 9.30 am and share cars to the walled garden car park at Killerton.
All are welcome. Any queries to Geoff Jackson on 01392 851551.
Please note that anyone joining this walk obviously does so at their own risk.
Sunday 23rd April 2017
The Newton Ramblers walk for April will start from Harpford near Newton Poppleford and will be a circular walk of about 4 miles following the River Otter.
We will meet in the Newton St Cyres Parish Hall Car Park at 9.30 am and take the minimum number of cars to Harpford where we can park near the church. We will start by crossing the river and several fields heading firstly for Venn Ottery. We then climb up to some good views towards Ottery St Mary. After returning to the river we pass through Tipton Vale and along the bank back to Harpford.
The walk is mainly along footpaths and a few quiet lanes, there are a couple of hills and it may be a little muddy.
All welcome. Any queries to Nigel or Rosemary Chambers on 01392 851400.
Please note that anyone joining these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
Sunday 19th March 2017
The Newton Ramblers walk for March will start from Fingle Bridge and will be a circular walk of about 4 miles.
We will meet in the Newton St Cyres Parish Hall Car Park at 9.30 am and take the minimum number of cars to Fingle Bridge where we can park by the pub. We will walk up the nearside bank to the first bridge, cross over and return on the other bank. There will then be the option of returning home or stopping to have drinks or lunch in the pub..
All welcome. Any queries to Geoff Jackson on 851551.
Please note that anyone joining these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
Sunday 19th February 2017
On Sunday 19 February the Ramblers will walk from Topsham to Exmouth. This is a flat walk of 6 miles following the Exe Estuary and going through Lympstone. There will be plenty of interest with a lot of water birds to see.
We will meet in the Newton St Cyres Parish Hall Car Park at 9.30 am and take the minimum number of cars to Topsham. We think that we will finish the walk at about 12.30. There will then be the option of returning directly to Topsham by either bus (bring your bus pass!) or train or alternatively having lunch in Exmouth and then going back to Topsham by train or bus.
All welcome. Any queries to Jean or Roger Wilkins on 851337.
Please note that anyone joining these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
Sunday 15th January 2017
In January we will be walking a circular route through the grounds of the Streatham Campus of the University. The University of Exeter’s Streatham and St Luke’s Campuses have both been awarded the Green Flag, which recognises well managed parks and open spaces for all to enjoy, and are acknowledged as the most beautiful and botanically interesting of any UK University.
The walk will be mostly along surfaced footpaths, however there will be some sections through wooded areas. The walk will be led by Nicola Baker, who will be telling us about some of the buildings and grounds, and is expected to last around 2 hours.
We will meet at Newton St Cyres car park at 10 am and share cars to the University. Those wishing to meet at the University should park in Car Park D http://www.exeter.ac.uk/visit/directions/streathammap/
There will be a possible opportunity for refreshment in the Forum, towards the end of the walk.
All are welcome. Any queries to Nicola on 01392 851985.
Please note that anyone joining these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
December 2016 and January 2017
The walk for December will take place on Boxing Day
Boxing Day Walk - 26th December
We will again take the now traditional Boxing Day walk, which was led for many years by Richard and Eleanor. This is not a long or arduous walk and gives us an opportunity to get out for some fresh air and walk off some of that Christmas excess! We will leave from the Newton St Cyres car park and go to the top of Sand Down Lane and then along the ridges, with a break to look down on the Creedy Valley. Descending via Oldway, we will head back along 50 yards of the A377 to join the footpath circling Tytheing Close, with a view of the centre of Newton, which we will reach via Court Barton Lane.
Meet at the Newton St Cyres Parish Hall Car Park at 10 a.m. Please join us!
For more information please ring Rosemary or Nigel Chambers on 01392 851400
Sunday 15th January 2017
In January we will be walking a circular route through the grounds of the Streatham Campus of the University. The University of Exeter’s Streatham and St Luke’s Campuses have both been awarded the Green Flag, which recognises well managed parks and open spaces for all to enjoy, and are acknowledged as the most beautiful and botanically interesting of any UK University.
The walk will be mostly along surfaced footpaths, however there will be some sections through wooded areas. The walk will be led by Nicola Baker, who will be telling us about some of the buildings and grounds, and is expected to last around 2 hours.
We will meet at Newton St Cyres car park at 10 am and share cars to the University. Those wishing to meet at the University should park in Car Park D http://www.exeter.ac.uk/visit/directions/streathammap/
There will be a possible opportunity for refreshment in the Forum, towards the end of the walk.
All are welcome. Any queries to Nicola on 01392 851985.
Please note that anyone joining these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
NEWTON RAMBLERS Sunday 13th November 2016
This month we will be walking south of Exeter along the Exe starting from near County Hall and going down as far as the Double Locks pub, returning via the Quay. This is a mainly flat walk along surfaced footpaths and we will be walking for about one and a half or two hours.
The walk will be led by Ian Maxted and he will be telling us about some of the historical features along the way including a couple of paper mills, the site of a medieval priory, Pegasus Bridge, the great Exeter smell and a gas-lit pub.
We will meet at Newton St Cyres car park at 10 am and share cars to the County Hall car park where we will meet Ian and his wife Jill.
There will be a possible opportunity for refreshment either at Double Locks or at the Quay.
All are welcome. Any queries to Rosemary Chambers on 01392 851400.
Please note that anyone joining this walk obviously does so at their own risk.
NEWTON RAMBLERS Sunday 9th October 2016
The walk this month will be led by Sue Dowle and will follow footpaths to the south of Newton St Cyres taking us through farmland and woodland up to Whitestone and providing us with excellent views.
We will leave from the Newton St Cyres parish hall car park at 10 am going up to Bakers and then through the beeches to Keepers Cottage and up to Whitestone returning past Sherwood.
This is a walk of just over 7 miles and it is suggested you might like to bring a flask and a snack, as a short break is planned about halfway round, at a spot with a good view.
All are welcome. Any queries to Sue Dowle on 01392 851536.
Please note that anyone joining this walk obviously does so at their own risk.
NEWTON RAMBLERS: Sunday 18 Sept 2016
The Ramblers will have an easy walk of about 5 miles with no hills! We will walk from the village on the footpath along the River Creedy to Langford and then along Bidwell Lane to Bidwell Barton and back through Jackmoor and Winscott. This is basically Walk 5 from the Newton St Cyres Walks Leaflet available from the dispenser in the Parish Hall Car Park. There is a short cut, if walkers want a shorter option.
We will meet in the Recreation Ground Car Park at 10 am. All welcome. Any queries to Jean or Roger Wilkins on 851337.
NEWTON RAMBLERS: Sunday 17th July 2016
This month’s walk will take us to Cadbury Castle, an early iron age fort with Roman and Civil War links and with spectacular views all around.
We will meet as usual at the Newton St Cyres parish hall car park at 9.30 am so that we can share cars.
We will then aim to start the walk at 10 am from Cadbury Cross on the A3072 at the north end of Cadbury village by a signpost to Cadbury Castle (Ordnance Survey map reference 907053). There is parking around the triangle in front of the houses there.
We will walk past Cadbury church and then take the footpath up to Cadbury Castle. We will then proceed past Fursdon House to Thorverton (mostly downhill) enjoying the views on the way.
We will arrange to have left a car in Thorverton to provide lifts for drivers back to the parked cars.
For any queries, please contact Rosemary Chambers (01392 851400).
All are welcome at any of these walks. We look forward to seeing you!
Please note that anyone joining these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
NEWTON RAMBLERS : Sunday 19th June 2016
The walk this month will be held on Sunday evening and not Sunday morning as usual. We will be walking on Dartmoor and if the weather is good we can expect a lovely evening walk close to the longest day.
We will meet in the Newton St Cyres village hall car park at 3.00 pm on Sunday afternoon, with a view to taking a minimum number of cars.
We will be walking on Sourton Tors with good views overlooking the west side of the moors. We will decide how long or short to make the walk depending on the weather conditions at the time.
All are welcome to join us. Any queries to Colin Joslin on 01363 776951
Please note that anyone joining these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
NEWTON RAMBLERS: Sunday 15th May 2016 - Morchard Bishop
This month’s walk will be mainly through fields and green lanes but there is also a bit of road walking towards the end.
We will meet in the Newton St Cyres Parish Hall car park by 9.30am and share cars for the drive to Morchard Bishop where there is a public car park in Church Street (turn right immediately after the pub and the car park is a short way along on the left).
The walk is a bit hilly in places and can be muddy after rain. It is 3 3/4 miles long but can take a good 2 1/2 hours.
All are welcome. For more information ring Liz Fiddock on 01392 851461 or Rosemary Chambers on 01392 851400
Please note that anyone joining this walk obviously does so at their own risk.
NEWTON RAMBLERS: Sunday 17th April 2016
This month’s walk will be a woodland walk and will be led by John Quicke
We will start the walk at 10am at the Parish hall car park. We will then walk up into Newton Wood, probably around the Keepers area, maybe coming back through Scrawthorne and Widden Orchard. We will look at a variety of trees and plantations, with a focus on the more commercial aspects of forestry.
We should be back at the Parish hall car park by about 12.
Some of the walking will be in wet, uneven and muddy areas, with probably some short steep sections as well, so appropriate footwear is required.
All are welcome. Any queries to Rosemary Chambers on 01392 851400.
Please note that anyone joining this walk obviously does so at their own risk.
NEWTON RAMBLERS: Sunday 13th March 2016
This month we will be following footpaths around Killerton Park The walk is a relatively short one taking only about an hour and a half but what it lacks in length it gains by offering a varied terrain and great views.
We will leave the Newton St Cyres parish hall car park at 9.30 am taking the back route through Columjohn and parking in the walled garden car park at Killerton. Walkers will not have to be National Trust members as we will be using public footpaths. We will finish at the Stables Cafe (dogs allowed inside!) and be able to get a drink and socialise.
All are welcome. Any queries to Geoff Jackson on 01392 851551.
Please note that anyone joining this walk obviously does so at their own risk.
NEWTON RAMBLERS: Sunday 21st February 2016
This month we will be following one of the walks from the Newton St Cyres Country Walks leaflet. It is a walk of about 5 1/2 miles and will take us mainly along footpaths through farmland with some walking along quiet roads. There are some good views along the way.
We will start from the Recreation Ground, going past Rewe Cross and passing through Shute, Efford, Pennicott and Shobrooke Mill, returning via Wyke Cross.
We will meet at 10 am on Sunday 21st February at the Recreation Ground in Newton St Cyres.
All are welcome. Any queries to Rosemary Chambers on 07538 026 931.
Please note that anyone joining this walk obviously does so at their own risk.Sunday 17th January
This is a circular walk taking in Otterton and Budleigh Salterton. It is an easy walk and is about 3.5 miles long. We will walk alongside the river Otter on a dedicated footpath and when we reach the road bridge over the river just short of Budleigh Salterton we will cross the river and walk back along a closed road. There is a gentle uphill slope and we will arrive back in Otterton where, if we wish, we could have a soup and wedge lunch at the mill.
We will meet at Newton St Cyres Parish Hall Car Park at 9.30 am and share cars.
For more information please ring Caroline Witts on 01392 259587
All are welcome on either of these walks.
Please note that anyone joining us on these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
Sunday 17th January 2016
This is a circular walk taking in Otterton and Budleigh Salterton. It is an easy walk and is about 3.5 miles long. We will walk alongside the river Otter on a dedicated footpath and when we reach the road bridge over the river just short of Budleigh Salterton we will cross the river and walk back along a closed road. There is a gentle uphill slope and we will arrive back in Otterton where, if we wish, we could have a soup and wedge lunch at the mill.
We will meet at Newton St Cyres Parish Hall Car Park at 9.30 am and share cars.
For more information please ring Caroline Witts on 01392 259587
All are welcome on either of these walks.
Please note that anyone joining us on these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
The walk for December will take place on Boxing Day
Boxing Day Walk - 26th December
We will again take the now traditional Boxing Day walk, which was led for many years by Richard and Eleanor. This is not a long or arduous walk and gives us an opportunity to get out for some fresh air and walk off some of that Christmas excess! We will leave from the Newton St Cyres car park and go to the top of Sand Down Lane and then along the ridges, with a break to look down on the Creedy Valley. Descending via Oldway, we will head back along 50 yards of the A377 to join the footpath circling Tytheing Close, with a view of the centre of Newton, which we will reach via Court Barton Lane.
Meet at the Newton St Cyres Parish Hall Car Park at 10 a.m. Please join us!
For more information please ring Rosemary or Nigel Chambers on 01392 851400
Sunday 15th January 2017
In January we will be walking a circular route through the grounds of the Streatham Campus of the University. The University of Exeter’s Streatham and St Luke’s Campuses have both been awarded the Green Flag, which recognises well managed parks and open spaces for all to enjoy, and are acknowledged as the most beautiful and botanically interesting of any UK University.
The walk will be mostly along surfaced footpaths, however there will be some sections through wooded areas. The walk will be led by Nicola Baker, who will be telling us about some of the buildings and grounds, and is expected to last around 2 hours.
We will meet at Newton St Cyres car park at 10 am and share cars to the University. Those wishing to meet at the University should park in Car Park D http://www.exeter.ac.uk/visit/directions/streathammap/
There will be a possible opportunity for refreshment in the Forum, towards the end of the walk.
All are welcome. Any queries to Nicola on 01392 851985.
Please note that anyone joining these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
NEWTON RAMBLERS Sunday 13th November 2016
This month we will be walking south of Exeter along the Exe starting from near County Hall and going down as far as the Double Locks pub, returning via the Quay. This is a mainly flat walk along surfaced footpaths and we will be walking for about one and a half or two hours.
The walk will be led by Ian Maxted and he will be telling us about some of the historical features along the way including a couple of paper mills, the site of a medieval priory, Pegasus Bridge, the great Exeter smell and a gas-lit pub.
We will meet at Newton St Cyres car park at 10 am and share cars to the County Hall car park where we will meet Ian and his wife Jill.
There will be a possible opportunity for refreshment either at Double Locks or at the Quay.
All are welcome. Any queries to Rosemary Chambers on 01392 851400.
Please note that anyone joining this walk obviously does so at their own risk.
NEWTON RAMBLERS Sunday 9th October 2016
The walk this month will be led by Sue Dowle and will follow footpaths to the south of Newton St Cyres taking us through farmland and woodland up to Whitestone and providing us with excellent views.
We will leave from the Newton St Cyres parish hall car park at 10 am going up to Bakers and then through the beeches to Keepers Cottage and up to Whitestone returning past Sherwood.
This is a walk of just over 7 miles and it is suggested you might like to bring a flask and a snack, as a short break is planned about halfway round, at a spot with a good view.
All are welcome. Any queries to Sue Dowle on 01392 851536.
Please note that anyone joining this walk obviously does so at their own risk.
NEWTON RAMBLERS: Sunday 18 Sept 2016
The Ramblers will have an easy walk of about 5 miles with no hills! We will walk from the village on the footpath along the River Creedy to Langford and then along Bidwell Lane to Bidwell Barton and back through Jackmoor and Winscott. This is basically Walk 5 from the Newton St Cyres Walks Leaflet available from the dispenser in the Parish Hall Car Park. There is a short cut, if walkers want a shorter option.
We will meet in the Recreation Ground Car Park at 10 am. All welcome. Any queries to Jean or Roger Wilkins on 851337.
NEWTON RAMBLERS: Sunday 17th July 2016
This month’s walk will take us to Cadbury Castle, an early iron age fort with Roman and Civil War links and with spectacular views all around.
We will meet as usual at the Newton St Cyres parish hall car park at 9.30 am so that we can share cars.
We will then aim to start the walk at 10 am from Cadbury Cross on the A3072 at the north end of Cadbury village by a signpost to Cadbury Castle (Ordnance Survey map reference 907053). There is parking around the triangle in front of the houses there.
We will walk past Cadbury church and then take the footpath up to Cadbury Castle. We will then proceed past Fursdon House to Thorverton (mostly downhill) enjoying the views on the way.
We will arrange to have left a car in Thorverton to provide lifts for drivers back to the parked cars.
For any queries, please contact Rosemary Chambers (01392 851400).
All are welcome at any of these walks. We look forward to seeing you!
Please note that anyone joining these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
NEWTON RAMBLERS : Sunday 19th June 2016
The walk this month will be held on Sunday evening and not Sunday morning as usual. We will be walking on Dartmoor and if the weather is good we can expect a lovely evening walk close to the longest day.
We will meet in the Newton St Cyres village hall car park at 3.00 pm on Sunday afternoon, with a view to taking a minimum number of cars.
We will be walking on Sourton Tors with good views overlooking the west side of the moors. We will decide how long or short to make the walk depending on the weather conditions at the time.
All are welcome to join us. Any queries to Colin Joslin on 01363 776951
Please note that anyone joining these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
NEWTON RAMBLERS: Sunday 15th May 2016 - Morchard Bishop
This month’s walk will be mainly through fields and green lanes but there is also a bit of road walking towards the end.
We will meet in the Newton St Cyres Parish Hall car park by 9.30am and share cars for the drive to Morchard Bishop where there is a public car park in Church Street (turn right immediately after the pub and the car park is a short way along on the left).
The walk is a bit hilly in places and can be muddy after rain. It is 3 3/4 miles long but can take a good 2 1/2 hours.
All are welcome. For more information ring Liz Fiddock on 01392 851461 or Rosemary Chambers on 01392 851400
Please note that anyone joining this walk obviously does so at their own risk.
NEWTON RAMBLERS: Sunday 17th April 2016
This month’s walk will be a woodland walk and will be led by John Quicke
We will start the walk at 10am at the Parish hall car park. We will then walk up into Newton Wood, probably around the Keepers area, maybe coming back through Scrawthorne and Widden Orchard. We will look at a variety of trees and plantations, with a focus on the more commercial aspects of forestry.
We should be back at the Parish hall car park by about 12.
Some of the walking will be in wet, uneven and muddy areas, with probably some short steep sections as well, so appropriate footwear is required.
All are welcome. Any queries to Rosemary Chambers on 01392 851400.
Please note that anyone joining this walk obviously does so at their own risk.
NEWTON RAMBLERS: Sunday 13th March 2016
This month we will be following footpaths around Killerton Park The walk is a relatively short one taking only about an hour and a half but what it lacks in length it gains by offering a varied terrain and great views.
We will leave the Newton St Cyres parish hall car park at 9.30 am taking the back route through Columjohn and parking in the walled garden car park at Killerton. Walkers will not have to be National Trust members as we will be using public footpaths. We will finish at the Stables Cafe (dogs allowed inside!) and be able to get a drink and socialise.
All are welcome. Any queries to Geoff Jackson on 01392 851551.
Please note that anyone joining this walk obviously does so at their own risk.
NEWTON RAMBLERS: Sunday 21st February 2016
This month we will be following one of the walks from the Newton St Cyres Country Walks leaflet. It is a walk of about 5 1/2 miles and will take us mainly along footpaths through farmland with some walking along quiet roads. There are some good views along the way.
We will start from the Recreation Ground, going past Rewe Cross and passing through Shute, Efford, Pennicott and Shobrooke Mill, returning via Wyke Cross.
We will meet at 10 am on Sunday 21st February at the Recreation Ground in Newton St Cyres.
All are welcome. Any queries to Rosemary Chambers on 07538 026 931.
Please note that anyone joining this walk obviously does so at their own risk.Sunday 17th January
This is a circular walk taking in Otterton and Budleigh Salterton. It is an easy walk and is about 3.5 miles long. We will walk alongside the river Otter on a dedicated footpath and when we reach the road bridge over the river just short of Budleigh Salterton we will cross the river and walk back along a closed road. There is a gentle uphill slope and we will arrive back in Otterton where, if we wish, we could have a soup and wedge lunch at the mill.
We will meet at Newton St Cyres Parish Hall Car Park at 9.30 am and share cars.
For more information please ring Caroline Witts on 01392 259587
All are welcome on either of these walks.
Please note that anyone joining us on these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
Sunday 17th January 2016
This is a circular walk taking in Otterton and Budleigh Salterton. It is an easy walk and is about 3.5 miles long. We will walk alongside the river Otter on a dedicated footpath and when we reach the road bridge over the river just short of Budleigh Salterton we will cross the river and walk back along a closed road. There is a gentle uphill slope and we will arrive back in Otterton where, if we wish, we could have a soup and wedge lunch at the mill.
We will meet at Newton St Cyres Parish Hall Car Park at 9.30 am and share cars.
For more information please ring Caroline Witts on 01392 259587
All are welcome on either of these walks.
Please note that anyone joining us on these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
NEWTON RAMBLERS December and January
The walk for December will take place on Boxing Day
Boxing Day Walk - 26th December 2015
We will again take the now traditional Boxing Day walk, which was led for many years by Richard and Eleanor. This is not a long or arduous walk and gives us an opportunity to get out for some fresh air and walk off some of that Christmas excess! We will leave from the Newton St Cyres car park and go to the top of Sand Down Lane and then along the ridges, with a break to look down on the Creedy Valley. Descending via Oldway, we will head back along 50 yards of the A377 to join the footpath circling Tytheing Close, with a view of the centre of Newton, which we will reach via Court Barton Lane.
Meet at the Newton St Cyres Parish Hall Car Park at 10 a.m. Please join us!
For more information please ring Rosemary or Nigel Chambers on 01392 851400
The walk for December will take place on Boxing Day
Boxing Day Walk - 26th December 2015
We will again take the now traditional Boxing Day walk, which was led for many years by Richard and Eleanor. This is not a long or arduous walk and gives us an opportunity to get out for some fresh air and walk off some of that Christmas excess! We will leave from the Newton St Cyres car park and go to the top of Sand Down Lane and then along the ridges, with a break to look down on the Creedy Valley. Descending via Oldway, we will head back along 50 yards of the A377 to join the footpath circling Tytheing Close, with a view of the centre of Newton, which we will reach via Court Barton Lane.
Meet at the Newton St Cyres Parish Hall Car Park at 10 a.m. Please join us!
For more information please ring Rosemary or Nigel Chambers on 01392 851400
NEWTON RAMBLERS: Sunday 15 November 2015 Walk from Powderham
On Sunday 15 November we will do a new walk for the group. This will start at Powderham. We will go along the towpath of the River Exe and the Ship Canal to Topsham Lock then across the Exminster Marshes Nature Reserve and back to Powderham. This is an easy flat walk of just over 5 miles.
We will meet in the Parish Hall Car Park at 9.30 am and take the minimum number of cars..
All welcome! Any queries to Jean or Roger Wilkins on 851337.
Please note that anyone joining us on these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
NEWTON RAMBLERS Sunday 11 October 2015
This month’s walk is set in the Exe Valley. We shall meet at 10 am at the bus stop at the South end of Brampford Speke.
We shall cross the river and walk up by Nether Exe towards Thorverton ad then back by way of Stoke Canon and along the old railway line.
The walk is (very) flat.
We hope to see you on 11th October. If you have any queries please contact Nigel or Rosemary Chambers on 01392 851400.
Please note that anyone joining us on these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
NEWTON RAMBLERS Sunday 20 September 2015 – Sandford and Upton Hellions
This circular walk of about 4½ miles will start and finish in Sandford. It passes through pleasant rolling farmland with extensive views. There are only a couple of steep hills. The walk is mostly on paths, but with some stretches on minor roads. From the middle of Sandford, the route is north to North Creedy, then east to Bembridge Farm and south to Upton Hellions, where we can look round the 12th Century Church. The route is then back by Lower Creedy and across the River Creedy (by bridge!) to return to Sandford.
We will assemble at the Hall Car Park in Newton St Cyres at 9.30 am and share cars.
Hope to see you on 20 September. If you have any queries please contact Jean or Roger Wilkins (851337).
Please note that anyone joining us on these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
NEWTON RAMBLERS Sunday 19th July 2015
For Sunday 19th July the Ramblers have planned an easy fairly flat walk of just over 3 miles. We will walk from the village along Station Rd and then on the footpath along the River to Ashfields, returning on paths towards Tytheing Close and across the Shuttern Brook into Court Orchard. If the weather is good and folks prefer a longer walk, there would be the option of extending the walk to go to Langford and then along Bidwell Lane to Bidwell Barton and back through Jackmoor and Winscott.
We will meet in the Parish Hall Car Park at 10.00 am. All welcome. Any queries to Jean or Roger Wilkins on 851337.
Please note that anyone joining us on these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
NEWTON RAMBLERS: Sunday 21st June 2015
The walk this month will be held on Sunday evening and not Sunday morning as usual. We will be walking on Dartmoor and if the weather is good we can expect a lovely evening walk close to the longest day.
We will meet in the Newton St Cyres village hall car park at 3.30 pm on Sunday evening, with a view to taking a minimum number of cars.
We will walk from the car park in the quarry opposite the Two Bridges Hotel, up the western side of the river, through farmland along the leat, over Beardown and then down to the river which we will cross. We will then go up on to Higher White before making our way back to the car park.
This walk may be modified according to the weather.
All are welcome to join us. Any queries to Colin Joslin on 01363 776951
Please note that anyone joining these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
Newton Ramblers Visit to Kelly Mine
Sunday 17th May 2015
On 17th May the Newton Ramblers visited Kelly mine near Lustleigh, Kelly believed to be a corruption of a Saxon name, possibly Cadwallader. 10 of us accompanied by 2 dogs left the car park at Trenchford Reservoir and made our way across fields and down the steep path to the mine – a long way down the hill but beautiful with orchids and swathes of bluebells on the wooded hillside.
We were met at the entrance to the site by two volunteers from the Kelly Mine Preservation Trust and were divided into two groups.
Micaceous iron oxide was mined here – very shiny, soft iron oxide. The first record of the mine is from 1797 when a single man was working the mine owned by a local farmer. Later the mine was leased by a company and there were 8 people working here. It finally closed in 1951 and all the machinery was left here due to debts to the landowner.
We had a one hour tour of the mine, which lasted longer and could have easily been even longer. We saw original equipment both used at that mine and at others on Dartmoor, equipment which had been re-created by the enthusiastic volunteers, waterwheels, and a mine tramway with old trucks, and part of the mine itself complete with candles and carbide lights. We then saw the processing of the ore from mining through washing, pounding to a dust and drying and packing into barrels to be shipped to London, Wales and around the world.
A thoroughly enjoyable visit to a mine made real by enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides. I now know what a “buddle” is and have seen one in action!
More information about the mine on www.kellymine.co.uk and thanks go to Roger and Jean Wilkins for organising this for us.
On Sunday 15 November we will do a new walk for the group. This will start at Powderham. We will go along the towpath of the River Exe and the Ship Canal to Topsham Lock then across the Exminster Marshes Nature Reserve and back to Powderham. This is an easy flat walk of just over 5 miles.
We will meet in the Parish Hall Car Park at 9.30 am and take the minimum number of cars..
All welcome! Any queries to Jean or Roger Wilkins on 851337.
Please note that anyone joining us on these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
NEWTON RAMBLERS Sunday 11 October 2015
This month’s walk is set in the Exe Valley. We shall meet at 10 am at the bus stop at the South end of Brampford Speke.
We shall cross the river and walk up by Nether Exe towards Thorverton ad then back by way of Stoke Canon and along the old railway line.
The walk is (very) flat.
We hope to see you on 11th October. If you have any queries please contact Nigel or Rosemary Chambers on 01392 851400.
Please note that anyone joining us on these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
NEWTON RAMBLERS Sunday 20 September 2015 – Sandford and Upton Hellions
This circular walk of about 4½ miles will start and finish in Sandford. It passes through pleasant rolling farmland with extensive views. There are only a couple of steep hills. The walk is mostly on paths, but with some stretches on minor roads. From the middle of Sandford, the route is north to North Creedy, then east to Bembridge Farm and south to Upton Hellions, where we can look round the 12th Century Church. The route is then back by Lower Creedy and across the River Creedy (by bridge!) to return to Sandford.
We will assemble at the Hall Car Park in Newton St Cyres at 9.30 am and share cars.
Hope to see you on 20 September. If you have any queries please contact Jean or Roger Wilkins (851337).
Please note that anyone joining us on these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
NEWTON RAMBLERS Sunday 19th July 2015
For Sunday 19th July the Ramblers have planned an easy fairly flat walk of just over 3 miles. We will walk from the village along Station Rd and then on the footpath along the River to Ashfields, returning on paths towards Tytheing Close and across the Shuttern Brook into Court Orchard. If the weather is good and folks prefer a longer walk, there would be the option of extending the walk to go to Langford and then along Bidwell Lane to Bidwell Barton and back through Jackmoor and Winscott.
We will meet in the Parish Hall Car Park at 10.00 am. All welcome. Any queries to Jean or Roger Wilkins on 851337.
Please note that anyone joining us on these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
NEWTON RAMBLERS: Sunday 21st June 2015
The walk this month will be held on Sunday evening and not Sunday morning as usual. We will be walking on Dartmoor and if the weather is good we can expect a lovely evening walk close to the longest day.
We will meet in the Newton St Cyres village hall car park at 3.30 pm on Sunday evening, with a view to taking a minimum number of cars.
We will walk from the car park in the quarry opposite the Two Bridges Hotel, up the western side of the river, through farmland along the leat, over Beardown and then down to the river which we will cross. We will then go up on to Higher White before making our way back to the car park.
This walk may be modified according to the weather.
All are welcome to join us. Any queries to Colin Joslin on 01363 776951
Please note that anyone joining these walks obviously does so at their own risk.
Newton Ramblers Visit to Kelly Mine
Sunday 17th May 2015
On 17th May the Newton Ramblers visited Kelly mine near Lustleigh, Kelly believed to be a corruption of a Saxon name, possibly Cadwallader. 10 of us accompanied by 2 dogs left the car park at Trenchford Reservoir and made our way across fields and down the steep path to the mine – a long way down the hill but beautiful with orchids and swathes of bluebells on the wooded hillside.
We were met at the entrance to the site by two volunteers from the Kelly Mine Preservation Trust and were divided into two groups.
Micaceous iron oxide was mined here – very shiny, soft iron oxide. The first record of the mine is from 1797 when a single man was working the mine owned by a local farmer. Later the mine was leased by a company and there were 8 people working here. It finally closed in 1951 and all the machinery was left here due to debts to the landowner.
We had a one hour tour of the mine, which lasted longer and could have easily been even longer. We saw original equipment both used at that mine and at others on Dartmoor, equipment which had been re-created by the enthusiastic volunteers, waterwheels, and a mine tramway with old trucks, and part of the mine itself complete with candles and carbide lights. We then saw the processing of the ore from mining through washing, pounding to a dust and drying and packing into barrels to be shipped to London, Wales and around the world.
A thoroughly enjoyable visit to a mine made real by enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides. I now know what a “buddle” is and have seen one in action!
More information about the mine on www.kellymine.co.uk and thanks go to Roger and Jean Wilkins for organising this for us.