We now have a website for our Wheeled Access Group ( Dartmoor WAGs ).This is the link to the website. https://www.dartmoorwags.org There is a email address for information on the bi-monthly public rambles, which is accessiblewalks@outlook.com
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Tamar Trails 12/12/23
This week the WAG’s walk was held in the Tamar Vally, exploring the Tamar Trails and the Devon Great Consols Gulworthy. The mines started as Copper mines, but also started mining the Arsenic. Between 1844 and 1902, they produced over 72,000 tons of refined arsenic. …
Dartmoor Miles without Stiles
Here is the link to Dartmoor National Park website, Miles without Stiles. https://www.dartmoor.gov.uk/enjoy-dartmoor/outdoor-activities/accessible-dartmoor The list is still work in progress, as more routes will be added.
Avon Dam and Foggintor Quarry
On Friday 19th May we did our monthly level one walk, Shipley Bridge to Avon Dam. I was hoping the Rhododendrons would be in flower, but we were about a week too early. But we had a splendid display of Bluebells and Pink Campion, in the hedgerow between the A38 and Shipley Bridge. The feature …
Scotland May 2023
We went to Scotland to visit our Nephew and his wife, near Ballater Aberdeenshire. The weather was kind to us, we had one damp day in the week. There are 26 photos some of them mine, some Gill’s and some are nephew Steve’s. The photo’s of the non native animals, are from the Highland Wildlife …
Revelstoke Carriage Drive
Some of the WAGs group met for a ramble, on a section of the Southwest Coast Path in the South Hams. We started from the Warren National Trust car park, near Noss Mayo which is close to the coast path. The dirt track we used takes you down into Noss Mayo, there is a 100 …
Exminster to Starcross Walking with Wheels
I am using a different mapping software and this is the first ramble using the new software. Click on the Learn more for details of the ramble.
Battery Test
This was a solo trip to see how far I could go with the new Lithium batteries in the 4 wheeled Tramper. My 3 Wheeler has gone to a good home in North Devon. Exe Estuary Trail Difficulty Distance 64.6 km Duration 7.6 h Ascent 398 m Descent 375 m I started from home going …
Disabled Ramblers Day 3 and 4
The Wednesday was a rest day, in the morning we ventured out from the hotel on our buggies. In the morning we visited Tihidy Country Park, exploring a section not covered by the next days Ramble. After lunch we visited a very good friend, sitting in the garden enjoying tea and lovely home made cake. …
Disabled Ramblers Day 1 & 2
Gill and I spent a week in West Cornwall, doing 4 rambles with the Disabled Ramblers and Cornwall Rolling Ramblers. We had glorious weather all week, plenty of sunshine and lovely sea breezes most days. Day 1 : National Trust Penrose Estate. Penrose House and the gardens immediately adjoining the house are private, with the …