Diary
Please scroll right down this long page to find
1. My open offers for tuition
2. A selection of guided walks in this area
(these are not special nordic walks, but then you can use the nordic walking technique for all
kinds of walks, you don't
have to join with other nordic walkers,
you can walk with other people who use hiking poles, and with
people who aren't using any poles).
For further information about any non-nordic guided walks around
here, try the Exmoor Society website (exmoorsociety.com -
non members welcome on all walks, donation requested), the
Exmoor National Park website (events section) or the Ramblers
Association website.
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An individual introduction to the nordic walking technique can be booked on a date and at a time to suit you, just call me on 01398 341281.
For details of the hours, the cost and the locations, please click on the Activities page, and then on the Introductory page in the submenu beneath it.
All you need to do, once you have decided that you might give it a go, is get in contact with me and you won't need to wait any longer.
The moor is looking fabulous at the moment - the heather is still out and glowing, the rowans are having an especially good year, the bracken is just beginning to turn, and there are lots of foals getting all fluffily woolly ready for the autumn. Come and see. 
Open offers - if you want a definite date to plan towards rather than choosing one of your own: |
Nordic walking for beginners
Wednesday 16th September 10.30 am -12 noon - part 1
Wednesday 24th September 10.30 am- 12 noon - part 2
2 part small group coaching by Angela Bidlake (Minimum 2 people, maximum 4 people)
An intensive course tailored to suit the individuals in a small group. You get a lot done in a short time. You will need to do both parts. The cost is £45-£59 per person in total. Nordic walking poles will be provided. Location: near Dulverton
Can't make these dates? Give me a call to arrange a course for you when you can fit it in.
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Thursday 17th September - 10am-12 noon
Nordic Walking ‘Knee and Ankle Saver’ Special Course
For those who have already learned the basics of the nordic walking technique – this course will help you make sure you are getting the best out of your nordic walking poles to spare the load on your knees, ankles and hips when crossing the rugged terrain of Exmoor.
Make sure you are crossing ruts, ditches, banks, bracken and heather safely and securely.
Sorry, but this course is not suitable for beginners. Nordic walking poles can be provided if necessary.
Location: near Dulverton
Cost: £25 per person. Numbers limited to a minimum of 2 and maximum of 5. Please refer also to my Activities/Improvers page (on the left hand menu)
Can't make this date? Give me a ring to let me know when would suit you instead.
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Saturday 5th September
Thursday 24th September
- as suggestions - I am presently available for tuition am or pm on these days - if these don't suit you, give me a call, as I may well be able to fit in with you on other days.
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I do occasionally run open group day or 2 half day classes at Dulverton and also at Killerton Park (National Trust).
However I think that you get the best value for your time and money if you come in small numbers - one person, or you and up to 3 friends, or 2 couples - this gives me the chance to give each of you the individual tuition you deserve. It's intensive, but it works.
You will be able to go at your pace, not someone else's, you can concentrate on doing the things that are important to you, and you will be walking together, not in a strung-out, isolating, long crocodile.
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General guided walks around this area ^ top
Please check direct with the organisers before going.
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| Thursday 3 September |
Chipstable and the River Tone - the Tiverton ramblers
Start gridref: ST 043 271
Start time: 10:30am
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 4 miles
Longer description: Park by the roadside near Church. Undulating walk with steep descent into Tone Valley and steep ascent up to Heydon Hill. Some stiles. Limited parking. Optional Pub Lunch at Bampton. Directions: From Bampton take the B3227 towards Taunton. At Tone Head turn up left by pub. 2nd turning left to village.
Contact phone: 01884 256395
* Dogs are permitted on this walk
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Saturday 5 September |
Tarr Steps Group: West Somerset ramblers
Start gridref: SS 873323
Nearest town: Winsford
Start time: 10:15am
Distance: 9 miles
Longer description: Liscombe, Knaplock, Winsford Hill Punchbowl,Caractacus Stone,Varle Hiill, Ashway Side. Hilly
Contact name: Cyril
Contact phone: 01643 708455
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| Saturday 5 September |
Simonsbath CP Group: West Somerset ramblers
Start gridref: SS 775394
Nearest town: Simonsbath
Start time: 11am
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 5 miles
Longer description: Bring lunch. Barle Valley to Cow Castle & Wheal Eliza
Contact name: Noel & Adele
Contact phone: 01643 703986
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| Sunday 6 September |
Porlock & Hawk Combe
Group: Sedgemoor ramblers
Start gridref: SS855464
Nearest town: Minehead
Start time: 10:30am
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 9 miles
Longer description: NO DOGS PLEASE - (well you've lost me then - why don't you allow them on leads?- A)
Meeting place: Car Park On A39 Opposite Turning For Exford
Ley Hill, Stoke Pero, Cloutsham Farm, East Water Ford, Hilly
Group: North Devon
Date: Sunday 6 September 2009
Start gridref: SS 898 454
Start time: 11am
Distance: 9 miles
Longer description: Horner Car Park
Leader: Alan Edmiston
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| Tuesday 8 September |
Broadhembury
Group: Tiverton ramblers
Start gridref: ST 101 048
Start time: 10:30am
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 5 miles
Longer description: Meet at the Church. Easy walk. Optional pub lunch. Directions: Off A373 Cullompton/Honiton Road.
Contact phone: 01884 840555
* Dogs are permitted on this walk
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| Wednesday 9 September |
Dulverton, West Knightcott, West Anstey, Hilly
Group: North Devon ramblers
Start gridref: SS 861 306
Start time: 9am
Distance: 15 miles
Longer description: Hawkridge
Leader: David Eldred
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Wednesday 16 September
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Porlock V.Hall CP(fee)
Group: West Somerset
Start gridref: SS 883468
Nearest town: Porlock
Start time: 10:15am
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 4 miles
Longer description: Down to the beach, along to the Weir and back by The Parks
Contact name: Ron
Contact phone: 01643 704224
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| Thursday 17 September |
Butterleigh
Group: Tiverton ramblers
Start gridref: SS 974 083
Start time: 10:30am
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 4 miles
Longer description: Meet in CP opposite Butterleigh Village Hall. Moderate Walk. Wet and muddy in parts. 8 stiles. Optional Pub Lunch. Directions: From Tiverton centre, turn right off Great Western Way, SP Butterleigh. Turn up Canal Hill take first right to Butterleigh. Turn left at T-Junction in Butterleigh. CP 150 yds on right.
Contact phone: 01884 256299
* Dogs are permitted on this walk
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| Saturday 19 September |
Wellington to Taunton
Group: Tiverton ramblers
Start gridref: ST 131 208
Start time: 10:30am
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 7 miles
Longer description: Meet at Wellington Sports Centre CP. [Return from Taunton by Bus. Bring fare or Bus Pass] Easy walk. Picnic Lunch. Directions: Turn left at town centre onto B3187(Milverton road), and left at The Sportsman Inn, left into Sports Centre car park.
Contact phone: 01884 254830
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| Sunday 20th September |
UTTERLEIGH BUTTERLEIGH
Group: Exeter & District ramblers
Date: Sunday 20 September 2009
Start gridref: SS 974081
Start time: 10:30am
Distance: 10 miles
Longer description: Fillbrook, Burn Valley to Bickleigh, Collipriest and back to Butterleigh. varied terrain with a couple of steep ascents. Several stiles. It may be muddy if weather has been wet
Contact name: Debbie Bond/Sue Jackson
Contact phone: 07939 717212
Meeting place: Butterleigh Village Hall
* Dogs are permitted on this walk
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| Tuesday 22nd September |
Calverleigh
Group: Tiverton
Date: Tuesday 22 September 2009
Start gridref: SS 923 143
Start time: 10:30am
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 5 miles
Longer description: Park at Village Hall CP. A mixture of metalled surface, track and fields. Can be muddy. Several stiles and a steepish climb at the start, but the views make up for it. Moderate walk. Optional Pub Lunch. Directions: Take Rackenford road out of Tiverton to Calverleigh. The village hall is SP on left.
Contact phone: 01884 256133
* Dogs are permitted on this walk
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| Friday 25th September |
Reach the Highest Point on Exmoor
Join a member of the Exmoor Society for a 9 mile walk through woods and combes before climbing to the top of Dunkery Beacon. Non members are very welcome. Walking boots/suitable clothing essential. Bring a picnic Toilets at car park in Wheddon Cross Rest & Be Thankful Car Park SS924388 10.30am - 4pm approx. Bookings not required. No Dogs. Donation requested from non-members. 01398 323335 |
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| Saturday 26th September |
Wheddon Cross CP
Group: West Somerset
Start gridref: SS 924387
Nearest town: Minehead
Start time: 10:15am
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 10 miles
Longer description: Luckwell,Oldrey, Upcott,Kennisham, Pitleigh
Contact name: Ros
Contact phone: 01643 862341
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| Sunday 4th October |
Brendon, Oaklands, Shilstone, Malmsmead Hill
Group: North Devon ramblers
Date: Sunday 4 October 2009
Start gridref: SS 792 478
Start time: 11am
Distance: 9 miles
Longer description: Malmsmead Car Park
Leader: Jan Hartshorne
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| Saturday 10th October |
Withypool
Group: West Somerset ramblers
Start gridref: SS 844354
Nearest town: Dulverton
Start time: 10:15am
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 10 miles
Longer description: Porchester'Post,Moorhouse Ridge,Danesbrook,Parsonage Down,Westwater
Contact name: Pat B.
Contact phone: 01769 550449
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| Sunday 11 October |
Molland Meander
Date 11 Oct 2009
Description
Meet a National Park Ranger to walk the quieter combes of Exmoor with the hope of seeing some autumn red deer and Exmoor ponies. Cream tea available (extra). Meet Molland in car park between pub and church SS808284 2pm for approx 3 hours/5 miles Walking clothing/boots essential 2pm
This is an Exmoor National Park Authority Event, if you would like any further information please call our National Park Centre in Dulverton on 01398 323841 |
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