2022 Photos
These photographs relate to the Club's walks and events and are arranged to show the most recent first. The first name of photographer is included above/below photographs. The names of people in the photographs will not be shown.
04 Jan. 13:00. Local Walk. 3.5 Miles. 9 walkers.
Leader: Jerry M
Back marker: Heather M
Photos: Steve F
The camera never lies ...
... except when it makes it look brighter than it was!
20 Dec. 13:00. Cars. Woodbury Village to western edge of Woodbury Common. Moderate. 4.7 miles. 22 walkers.
Leader: Erica T
Back marker: Penny J
Photos: Gillian S
A varied walk
down to Woodbury and back
finishing with a beautiful sunset.
22 Nov. 13:00. Cars. East Budleigh and Daldich Common. Moderate. 4.25 miles. 25 walkers.
Leader: Dave M
Back Marker: Michael S
Photos: Dave M, Erica T
A varied walk in sunshine
with some hills
amazing iron work
and some challenging mud
08 Nov 13:00. Cars. Mutter's Moor. Moderate. 5 miles. 13 walkers.
Leader: Steve F
Back marker: Jo F
Photos: Steve F
Keble's seat - over Sid Valley
Autumn colours and funghi
We even had sunny periods
n25 Oct 13:30. Cars. Otterton. Moderate. 4.4 miles. 21 walkers
Leader: Lynne H
Back marker: Keith M
Photos: Tomi D
Ustream from Otterton
to the spectacular coast
ready for sea level rise
and spectacular views
(if it wasn't misty)
11 Oct. 09:30. Cars. Combe Raleigh, Awliscombe, Weston. Moderate. 8 miles. (Changed route). 9 walkers.
Leader: Brian H
Back marker: Penny J
Photos: Erica T
We had some ...
wonderful views ...
over countryside ...
and along lanes.
27 Sep. 13:30. Cars Tipton St John, Venn Ottery, Fluxton. Moderate. 4.5 miles. 20 walkers
Leader: Tomi D
Back marker: Bruce O
Photos: Tomi D
Venn Ottery Common with view towards the coast
the along the River Otter
with tranquil water
and a shy egret
13 Sep. 09:00. Coach Long walk: Dorset Ridgeway. Moderate. 8 miles. 9 walkers. Short walk: Forston, Charminster, Dorchester. Easy. 4 miles. 8 walkers.
Leaders: Steve F (long), Dave J (short)
Back markers: Jo F (long), Penny J (short)
Photos: Tomi D, Steve F, Brian H
Undeterred by rain
both groups enjoyed their walk
(Photo: Brian H)
(and their lunch!)
As did the sheep
Little Egret
and ducks!
30 Aug. 13:30. Cars. Newton Poppleford and Venn Ottery. Moderate. 4.25 miles.
Leader: Ian M
Photos: Tomi D
Along grassy lanes
Over open countryside
A local looks on
While the track narrows
16 Aug 09:00.Coach. Long walk: Strete Gate to Dartmouth. Moderate. 8 miles. Short walk: Stoke Fleming to Dartmouth. Moderate. 4 miles.
Leaders: Keith M (long), Doreen K (short)
Back markers: Julie T (long)
Photos: Tomi D
Fantastic colours
Spectacular hills
Comfortable temperature
And a ferry trip at the end
02 Aug 13:30. Cars. Joney’s Cross, Aylesbeare. Moderate. 5 miles. 26 Walkers
Leader: John B
Back marker: Keith M
Photos: Tomi D
Gorse & heather in bloom
Open views all round
Climbing the pebblebeds
Open grazing
19 Jul 09:00. Coach. Long walk: cancelled because of weather. Short walk: Merrivale to Tavistock. Moderate. 5 miles. 19 walkers.
Leaders: Doreen K, Keith M
Back marker: Erica T
Photos: Tomi D, Erica T
This walk was held on the day that UK records for temperature were broken. Weather on the moor started cool and wet. As forecast it became drier and warmer in the afternoon, but by the walkers were only in the full heat as we entered Tavistock. The long walk was cancelled to avoid prolonged exposure to the full heat.
A cool wet start
let us make rapid progress
with some interesting stiles.
We met inquisitive locals on the common at Tavistock
05 Jul 13:30. Cars. Colyton area. Moderate. 4 miles.
Leader: Doreen K
Back marker: Pam A
Photos: Tomi D, Erica T
A varied walk
exploring
the countryside
around Colyton
21 Jun 09:00. Coach. Long walk: Maiden Castle via Hardy Monument to Abbotsbury. Moderate. 9.4 miles, Short walk: Hardy Monument to Abbotsbury. Moderate. 5 miles. 27 walkers.
Leaders: Rosie S, Tomi D
Back markers: Liz W, Keith M, Janet R
Photos: Erica T, Janet B, Steve F and Tomi D
4.5m from Maiden Castle
with views out to sea
and unusual wait
to start of short walk
with varied scenary
well-built stiles
more stunning views
to Abbotsbury
07 Jun 13:30 Cars. Colaton Raleigh, south side of Woodbury Common. Moderate. 5 miles. 30 walkers.
Leader: Brian H
Back marker: Dot G
Photos: Tomi D, Dot G
Bridge or ford?
Bridge it is!
Foxgloves
and views.
24 May 09:00 Coach.
Long walk: Mortehoe to Ilfracombe. Strenuous. 7 miles. 19 walkers.
Leader: Graham B
Back marker: Angela B
Photos: Angela B, Erica T
Ups
and downs
gave great views
with perfect weather.
Short walk: Ossaborough to Ilfracombe. Easy. 4 miles. 15 walkers.
Leader: Steve F
Back marker: Jo F
Photos: Tomi D and Janet B.
A gentle walk
with plenty of time
to explore
and enjoy the views.
10 May 13:30 Cars. Symondsbury, Coppet Hill. Moderate. 4.5 miles. 19 walkers.
Leader Dave J
Back marker: Penny J
Photos: Brian H, Dot G, Erica T
Admiring ...
... the carvings in Hell's Lane ...
.. and the kestrel.
Up hill ...
... down dale ...
... towards our destination.
26 Apr 09:30 Cars. Uplyme, Sleech Wood, Whitty Hill. Moderate. 8 miles. 17 walkers
Leader: Rosie S
Back marker: Janet R
Photos: Dot G
Blue bells galore ...
blue skies at lunch break ...
blue sea in the distance ...
a gateway to delight!
12 Apr 13:30 Cars. Joney's Cross, Goosemoor, Harpford Common. Moderate. 4 miles. 31 walkers
Leader: Steve F
Back marker: Pam A
Photos: Tomi D
Passing through woodland
across heathland
and over bridges
while watched by the locals
29 Mar 13:30 Cars. Escot, Talewater. Moderate. 4.25 miles. 22 walkers (plus one for 2 miles)
Leader: Ian M
Photos: Val B
Views over open countryside.
And picturesque buildings.
15 Mar 13:00 Cars. Kilmington. Moderate. 4.7 miles. 29 walkers.
Leader: Richard S
Back marker: Gill S
Photos: Tomi D
Leaving Kilmington village.
The beacon dating from the Armarda.
Walking along the woodland path.
Entrance to Shute Barton.
Group stopping to admire the...
200+ year-old Turkish oak.
1 Mar 13:00 Cars. Hemyock. Moderate. 4.6 miles. 10 Walkers
Leader: Steve F
Back marker: Erica T
Photos: Erica T, Gillian S
Rain didn't stop us
but it fed the streams
and watered the banks of snowdrops.
15 Feb 13:00 Cars. Upottery. Moderate. 4.5 miles. 8 Walkers
Leader: Keith M
Back marker: Michael S
Photos: Gillian S
Eight intrepid walkers were on this walk - the weather had been bad for some days, and the forecast was not encouraging!
01 Feb 13:00. Broadhembury. Moderate. 4 miles. 38 walkers
Leader: Steve F (route checked by Anne D)
Back marker: Joanna F
Photos: Erica T, Gillian S
Walking mainly on lanes
Views across the valley
Waiting for all to cross the road
Back to the village (and tea in the pub)
18 Jan, 13:00. Cars. Kentisbeare. Moderate. 5.5 miles. 27 walkers.
Leader: Erica T
Back marker: Pam A
Photos: Dot G, Gillian S,
Over the stile.
Admiring the views.
Through the woods.
Chatting with a local.
04 Jan 13:00. Local Walk. 4 miles. 32 walkers
Leader: Linda M
Back marker: Liz W
Photos: Tomi D
Setting off along pathways through green area.
Walking through St Michael's churchyard.
View of Honiton from the hillside.
Negotiating muddy gateways.
Panoramic view over the rooftops of the woods and pastures we had walked.
River Gissage.
Our intrepid walkers saw
wonderful views
(when not raining)
and a unique war memorial