Walking Holidays

Self guided walking holidays in South Devon and Dartmoor.      

Luxury accommodation - good food -

delightful walking.

Devon walking holidays are based at Raddicombe Lodge which is located just 2 miles from both Brixham and Dartmouth in South Devon. The lodge is situated close to the South West Coast Path which leads to tucked away coves, harbour towns and estuaries - some of the most superb scenery to be found anywhere in Britain.

We are also close to the River Dart Trail which leads alongside the River Dart from Kingswear, via Greenway and Galmpton towards Totnes. Plus we can suggest 6 of our favourite walks based from Kingswear. The later being circular routes around coast, river and village.

The lodge is also just a short journey from Dartmoor, where you are spoilt for choice by the many varied walking opportunities, from the open moorland to picturesque river valleys.

Devon walking holidays offer self-guided walking holidays. We provide maps and walking guides and lots of free advice on gentle scenic village and riverside strolls to more adventurous moorland or coastal walks.

So, rather than having the hassle of booking different accommodation every night or the need to rush to your next overnight stay - come and enjoy a hassle free walking holiday at Raddicombe Lodge.

You decide which walk or which section to explore, where to start and where to finish. We offer transport to the start point after a freshly cooked breakfast and collect you from your chosen end point later in the day. (ask for details of costs). If you have a mobile phone you can even call us to arrange a revised pick up point. This takes away the need for round trip walking or the use of 2 cars. We can also provide packed lunches at £5 per head, saving you the hassle of getting to a suitable lunch spot on route.

Raddicombe Lodge is licensed and can offer you a superb 4 course dinner along with a drink from our beer, cider or wine list. (Dinner is normally served on Mondays and Thursdays). We have a private car park at the lodge so your car can be left throughout your stay if you so wish. We have a Kit/Boot drying room where damp kit and soggy boots can dry out overnight.

Here are a number of walking websites and routes to be accessed in South Devon.

www.southdevonwalkingfestival.co.uk - this is the new festival being promoted in the area which runs from 26th sept - 5th October.

www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk - has information regards walking in general in South Devon - the Green holidays pages recommend walks.

www.southdevonaonb.org.uk  they have over 30 downloadable walks and trails in South Devon for access

/www.southwestcoastpath.com - The southwest coast path covers over 630 miles of coastline walking - over 100 of these miles are in South Devon  

www.discoverdevon.com - the Devon wide tourism website - has an "active Devon" mini website with excellent walking routes   You might also like to try the local Tourism Information Centre's and website for more information in particular areas:

Dartmouth TIC http://www.discoverdartmouth.com/

Kingsbridge TIC www.kingsbridgeinfo.co.uk

Salcombe TIC http://www.salcombeinformation.co.uk/

Totnes TIC http://www.totnesinformation.co.uk/  

Introducing you to Dartmouth Walk & Talk   

What is walk & talk?

A programme of led walks varying in length in and around Dartmouth & Kingswear, designed to help and improve people's health and well- being.

When do the walks take place?

Tuesday & Thursday mornings - ask Graham & Kay for details of the programme.

Who can join in?

Everyone - Walks have been designed to suit different abilities, from gentle level stroles around town to more challenging coastal path walks.

Do I need to book?

No - just turn up at the meeting point. You will be met by a trained volunteer leader.

For further details about the walks: Call Griselda Guthrie on 01803 834762.

www.whi.org.uk

 

Please call Graham or Kay on 01803 882125 to discuss your requirements or for more information on our self guided walking holidays.