start and pay the guide £5. To get there, follow your map and signs from the A382 Whiddon Down to Moretonhampstead road. Sorry, no dogs allowed. Telephone 01297 625375 for more information. The reservoir is about 20 miles from our Devon self-catering accommodation.
On
Sunday 4 November, there's a chance to
visit A 14th Century Dartmoor Longhouse. It's one of the few remaining examples still with its original unaltered shippon (cattle shelter), and is only occassionally open to the public. The 2 hour tour starts at 14:00. Book by ringing 01822 890414, then meet at
Bel Tor Corner, in the car park on the road between Two Bridges and Ashburton. It's about a mile and a half past Dartmeet (and about 38 miles from the lodges). Map reference is SX 694 731. You can take a virtual tour of the Longhouse at
www.virtuallydartmoor.org.uk
On Sunday 11 November, visit a moorland war memorial on a 4hr 10.5km/6.5m Dartmoor guided walk, via Grimspound, Hameldown and Challacombe. Turn up at King's Oven (map ref. SX675 810), 100m NE of the Warren House Inn on the B3212 Postbridge-Moretonhampstead road (you can't miss the inn). Pay the guide £5. Telephone 01404 44579 for more information. It's about 26 miles from our Devon cottages.
On Saturday 17 November, you can brush up on your naviation skills during a 6hr Dartmoor 'improver's navigation' event. Starts at the High Moorland Visitor Centre, Princetown. (Map ref is SX 589 730) You'll need to book this one on 01822 890414 - it costs £6 and begins at 10:00. Bring a map and compass if possible, and a packed lunch and drink. There's a large car park in the town centre. Princetown is about 34 miles from the farm.
On 20 November a woman guide will lead a 2hr walk for women, starting from Hound Tor at 11:00. Get an introduction to Dartmoor in the company of other women. Costs £3. Meet in the car park west of Hound Tor. From the B3357 Bovey Tracey - Widecombe road, a mile from Hemsworthy Gate cattle grid, take the signed turning for the Tor. It's about 35 miles from your self-catering accommodation.
On Sunday 25 November, take a 4hr, 9km/5.6m Dartmoor guided walk from Yes Tor And High Willhays. Enjoy the views and eat your lunch (don't forget it!) at the highest point on Dartmoor. Turn up for a 10:30 start at Prewley, and pay the guide £5. This walk is suitable reasonably fit walkers who want to enjoy the moor at a lively pace. Park up the small track off the A386, 3/4 mile north of Sourton Village. It's signed for the Granite Way. Map ref. SX 544 910. Sourton is about 18 miles from our accommodation. Telephone 01822 852157 for more information.
