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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

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