A Glimpse of Dartmoor

A Glimpse of Dartmoor - Saturday 31st October Itinerary: • 10.20 am Meet at Exeter Central Station (Queen St entrance) • 10.37 am Catch the train to Okehampton from Exeter Central Station • 11.18 pm Arrive Okehampton Station • 11.40 pm Begin walk • 15.22 pm Catch train to Exeter Central Station • 15.59 pm Arrive Exeter Central Station One of the great highlights of Devon’s culture is our wonderful landscapes and the nature within them. At the heart of this natural culture is the Dartmoor National Park with its wild granite tors, flowing rivers and big skies. This short walk will give us the chance to glimpse a little of Dartmoor as we walk by the East Okement River and then walk up East Hill for views of southern England’s only mountain. Along the way, we will tell stories from Dartmoor’s rich folklore. We will do a circular 2.5 hour walk (approx 3.5 miles) from Okehampton railway station. We will walk by the East Okement river and then up to East Hill where we hope to have views over Dartmoor and northwards to North Devon. We will walk through woodland and across meadows. Those coming must wear suitable clothing - boots or shoes with good grip, a jumper or fleece and a waterproof coat. Please note that there are some short but steep uphill sections. We will walk on uneven surfaces and the ground may also be wet or muddy. Be aware that Dartmoor can feel much colder than Exeter. The walk will be led by experienced Dartmoor walkers and student ambassadors will be present. The event is free but you will need to buy your own rail ticket - a return from Central Station, Exeter to Okehampton. This costs under £10 with a young person's railcard. You can buy it at the station. Please carry water with you and bring any snacks you need to keep you walking. There are toilets at Okehampton station and a very good café that does takeaway. You will have chance to buy food to take on the walk at the café when we arrive at Okehampton Station. Cancelling tickets: if you need to cancel your ticket, please email the International Student Experience team [email protected] before 12pm Friday 30th October.