Nordic Walking Devon

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Friday's Dartmoor walk took in a huge amount of interest in such a short distance! Starting at Norsworthy plantation, we visited Leather Tor bridge, one of the last clapper bridges to be built on Dartmoor in 1833. We then explored the 'big potato cave', once used to store root vegetables for the disused and now derelict farm and longhouse on the site. Emerging from the forest we then looked down at Crazy Well Pool, created as a result of tin mining and now a popular swim spot. We then 'handrailed' the Devon Port Leat (a man-made channel that contours the hillside, taking water from the Cowsic River north of Princetown to the Devon Port Dockyards, and now just Burrator) towards Nuns Cross and Nuns Cross Farm. The cross, a boundary marker, is also known as Siwards Cross and is one of the oldest crosses on Dartmoor, with its first mention in 1240.
Nuns Cross Farm, now a bunkhouse of sorts, is a great example of a 'newtake', where if an individual could build a house and light a fire for 24 hours they could claim the land!
If that wasn't enough, we then visited an old disused tinners' house where the fireplace can still be seen. Finally we crossed open moorland to visit the Bronze Age stone row and circle (Hingstone Hill) near Down Tor.
After the summit of Down Tor, we then descended back to Norsworthy Bridge for an ice cream and a paddle in the stream.
Overall another awesome day on Dartmoor. Thanks to everyone who attended.

Looks like a great opportunity.

A couple of interesting Dartmoor talks coming up. Online so easy to attrend..

If you fancy keeping active in the warmer weather and lie low during the school holidays, why not give one of my Pilates classes a try?

Summer heat getting to you? Feeling lethargic and sluggish? If so Pilates is a great way to help you maintain and improve your fitness. The gentle movements help you to keep your cool!
I’m still running classes through the summer holidays at Alphington Community Theatre Room, Powderham Castle and Online. I have both classes for beginners and intermediate levels. ☀️🧘‍♀️

Practical tips: choose cooler class times, stay hydrated and use gentle modifications when needed. Want a personalised session? Visit https://wix.to/QLsFhkj to book or find out more. 🌿

Hope to meet you soon. Fiona!

Hooray! The weather is looking great for this Friday's Dartmoor walk! Just 20 degrees! Sun and cloud and great visibility.

Friday 31st July – 10.00 – 3.30pm – The Stone Row at Hingstone Hill, Crazy Well Pool, Nuns Cross and Devon Port Leat

From Norsworthy Bridge near Burrator this walk visits many fascinating sites across the moor. Initially passing through Norsworthy Plantation, and across Leather Tor Bridge, we quickly arrive at Crazy Well pool and the Devon Port Leat. The leat then leads us to Nuns Cross and Nuns Cross Farm. The return is via Down Tor, and the incredible Bronze Age Stone Row and circle at Hingstone Hill.
Distance – 5.74 miles, Elevation 695. Terrain: Moorland paths & open moorland. Time: Minimum 3 hours 38 mins of walking with plenty of stops and rest.
Level: Moderate

To join this walk and others, please see my website www.nordicwalkingdevon.co.uk

*Andalucia Nordic Walking Holiday - April 2027*

I'm really excited to announce that Nordic Walking Devon has partnered with Miro Caminade, who runs Nordic walking holidays in Andalucia, Spain, to host a Nordic walking holiday.

Spring is a great time of year for walking in Southern Spain, and very beautiful, with all the spring flowers.

Miro's program of walks and sightseeing activities, looked so enticing that I have secured the provisional dates for a group from Devon to travel there.

Wednesday 21st April to Tuesday 27th April - 2027.

(To be clear, the travel days would be outgoing on Wednesday 21st April and returning on Tuesday 27th April). This allows for 5 days of walking along with exploring the region via guided tours.

The best flights are from Bristol Airport to Malaga.

If you would like to find out more, an example itinerary and full details can be sent to you. Just send me an email at [email protected]

I've already sent this out to everyone on my mailing list.
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Our host Miro from Andalucía Nordic Walking Holidays has previously worked with Bristol Nordic Walking and is affiliated with INWA Nordic Walking

Once I have at least 6 people interested, we can set up a Zoom call with Miro to ask questions and find out more.

I’m really excited about this, and after the winter, rain and drizzle in Jan, Feb and March, it will be something to really look forward to.

Very best wishes & Salud!

Fiona

Well done to everyone who attended the final session (of this block) of Forest Fitness at Haldon Forest Park - Forestry England
Warm weather again but we managed to keep cool beneath the trees.
Great to have the Haldon Cafe for a cooling iced coffee afterwards.
The next block of forest fitness runs from 27th July to 24th August. Hope you can join us. www.nordicwalkingdevon.co.uk