June 3 + 4 + 5: Dartmoor anyone ?

[hemdale]

Hi guys,

The weather looks nice and I thought it would be good to go to Dartmoor (always wanted to go there). I've heard many good things about this park.
If anyone knows this area particularly well and would recommand specific places, for wild camping / fires (i have a gas stove otherwise) I'm up for it.

If anyone wants to join me (The London Bridge "The George" gang ) let me know !

Cheers mates.

Bruce

[Ichneumon]

Hi Bruce.

Know it like the back of my hand and, work permitting, I could easily be persuaded to come along and show you a few of the sights (or even sites).

I'll watch this thead and see how it develops.

ATB Paul

P.S. All the good things you've heard don't do it justice.

[Bucephalas]

Hi Bruce.

Know it like the back of my hand and, work permitting, I could easily be persuaded to come along and show you a few of the sights (or even sites).

I'll watch this thead and see how it develops.

ATB Paul

P.S. All the good things you've heard don't do it justice.

Now I thought you were gainfully employed once again and a slave to your masters?

Itchy knows some lovely sights and would make a great guide. Open fires as a rule are not allowed within the park and it's just as well as Itchy is rubbish at keeping a fire going!


(Only kidding Green Man!)

Wish I could skive off and head South but the kids are off and need entertaining.

[Ichneumon]

They are so meeeeean to me on this forum!

[hemdale]

Hi guys,

Thanks for your feedback. Are Ichneumon and Itchy the same person ?
Maybe I should book a train to Dartmoor or at least the closest city ...which is...hmmm...Exeter ? And then, hitchhike ?

[Bucephalas]

Sometimes he's the same person.
Depends which mood he's in .

Which station Itchy?

[Ichneumon]

Hi Bruce.

Yeah, they call me lots of names, Ichy (Itchy) and Green Man are two of the kinder ones.

It's not true! I don't put the fires out - I leave that to Ivan the Extinguisher!

The best railway station to choose is Newton Abbot. If I find I can make it I can pick you up from there. You could find that the head-count grows in the days leading up so others may be available to give you a lift. If you're going alone and don't have transport you should book to Ivybridge station. The open moor is less than a mile away and in easy walking distance.

ATB Paul

[hemdale]

Thanks ! Well if anyone wants to join me, they are more than welcome. It will be my very first time in Dartmoor.

[jacko1066]

Thanks ! Well if anyone wants to join me, they are more than welcome. It will be my very first time in Dartmoor.

Lucky you!!! Never been to Darmoor but its meant to be amazing!!
Have you thought of checking out the group on here that spends a lot of time on Dartmoor? and a very nice guy called Ivan!! They may be having a meet and if nothing else Ivan can give you some brilliant info on where to go and what to do!!
check out this link - http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=90298

Have a great trip pal!!
All the best
Steve

[Ichneumon]

Those dates are the long Bank holiday (I hadn't noticed) so no problems with work. Any reason why you won't be heading westward until Sunday Bruce?

[hemdale]

Maybe I'm mistaken but Ivan's topic says 13th until 17th may.

My idea was to leave London on Sat 2nd June an being in Dartmoor on 3 + 4 + 5th june. ( 3 nights in total)
Leaving Dartmoor on 5th in the afternoon.

[Ichneumon]

Hi Bruce.

Yep, the Jolly Boys event is behind us, it actually went on until the 20th.

Coming down on Saturday is a good idea.

I'll PM you - to spare people the fine details.

ATB Paul

[jacko1066]

Maybe I'm mistaken but Ivan's topic says 13th until 17th may.

My idea was to leave London on Sat 2nd June an being in Dartmoor on 3 + 4 + 5th june. ( 3 nights in total)
Leaving Dartmoor on 5th in the afternoon.

Yes it is mate, sorry I put the link in so you could get in contact with a few people that could steer you in the right direction and give you some tips for Dartmoor and maybe contact Ivan!!
Sorry to confuse you, I should have explained myself better!!
Cheers
Steve

[Ichneumon]

Don't worry Steve, he's in safe hands. Me and the Jolly Boys wouldn't dream of letting a 'city boys' out on the moor alone. Apart from the Hound of the Baskervilles (which is fictional) there is the Hairy Hands and the Whist Hounds to consider (Google them). Not to mention the Headless huntsman and Dartmoor piskies. (All very real - I've seen them). Then there's Foxtor Mires, the Great Grimpound Mire and Cranmere Pool, I wouldn't want to see anybody innocently wander into them - and disappear without trace.

Ivan's got a few issues to deal with at the moment (see his lastest post) so he's temporarily out of the loop. Could be back by the Bank holiday though. Meantime we'll give Bruce a good welcome.

When you gonna get your backside down and sample the delights? Be a pleasure to show you around too.

ATB Paul

[Ivan...]

Blimey ! you go all miserable for a couple of days and this happens ! Put my name on this list , nice one Sticky for not letting one slip through the net , let me know how the pm'ing went and what you have up your sleeve .

Sorry , Hi Bruce , didn't spot this straight away , be great if we can get something organised and as Icky has said Newton Aboot is probably your best bet and we can get someone to pick you up from the station and you are only half an hour or so from all sorts of Dartmoor options .

Atb Ivan...

[Ivan...]

Right, it appears that some PM's may be getting lost in translation , i have lost a couple that i know i sent , and having spoken to the Green Man he has had similair , so this is more of a highlight to Bruce in case he thinks we are being ignorant , we ain't !
I may even pose the query in the proper place in case it's a BCUK thing .

Ivan...

[Ichneumon]

There seems to be a problem with PMs. Ivan and I have both sent PMs to each other and they have not been received, they also do not appear in the PM record. Our inboxes are not full so there does seem to be an isue. I'll report it elsewhere.

So - Bruce. I did not receive a reply to my last PM sent 19:28 on Friday. So if you have replied to this check your PM's, if the record is not there you'll know what's happened.

[jacko1066]

Don't worry Steve, he's in safe hands. Me and the Jolly Boys wouldn't dream of letting a 'city boys' out on the moor alone. Apart from the Hound of the Baskervilles (which is fictional) there is the Hairy Hands and the Whist Hounds to consider (Google them). Not to mention the Headless huntsman and Dartmoor piskies. (All very real - I've seen them). Then there's Foxtor Mires, the Great Grimpound Mire and Cranmere Pool, I wouldn't want to see anybody innocently wander into them - and disappear without trace.

Ivan's got a few issues to deal with at the moment (see his lastest post) so he's temporarily out of the loop. Could be back by the Bank holiday though. Meantime we'll give Bruce a good welcome.

When you gonna get your backside down and sample the delights? Be a pleasure to show you around too.

ATB Paul

Cool, I knew you boys would get him under your wing lol!!!
By the way Bruce, read some of the Dartmoor threads, they are a bunch of nutters lmao!! But in a good way!!!!
I would love to get down your way, I get fed up with seeing how nice it is and not have been down there!!!
Plus you guys have loads of fun so I wanna get some of that too lol!!
Cheers
STeve

[Ivan...]

Hey Steve , hope life is good mate , don't worry we will get you down here at some point and you can experience the whole mad Dartmoor thing yourself , i know it's a long way to travel etc but i am supremely confident you would enjoy it .

Keep well pal .

Ivan...

[hemdale]

The best railway station to choose is Newton Abbot. If I find I can make it I can pick you up from there. You could find that the head-count grows in the days leading up so others may be available to give you a lift. If you're going alone and don't have transport you should book to Ivybridge station. The open moor is less than a mile away and in easy walking distance.

ATB Paul

Thanks a lot Paul, but I'm a bit confused now , shall I go to Newton Abbot or Ivybridge ?

[Ichneumon]

Newton Abbot - definately. Ivan is back in the loop now (as you may have noticed) so we are busy organising stuff. More info to follow, probably by PM.

[hemdale]

Then there's Foxtor Mires, the Great Grimpound Mire and Cranmere Pool, I wouldn't want to see anybody innocently wander into them - and disappear without trace.

These would be my favourites !

To be honest, and because I don't have too many opportunities to discover the UK (it's been 2 years I've moved to London and I haven't seen much besides...Central London), I'd be more than happy to spend most of the bank holidays in Dartmoor rather than watching the Queen's jubilee festivities (sorry Elizabeth, I got better things to do)

So maybe for me, I could be leaving Paddington early on Sat 2nd may then going back to London leaving Dartmoor on Tuesday 5th in the morning ? I would like to make the most of it and because I've seen many nice pictures of Dartmoor, this outdoor trip makes it even more interesting !

[Ivan...]

Hi Bruce, great news mate, i should go and sulk for a few days a bit more often , dear Mr Newman has very kindly done nearly all the leg work on this one .

Organising transport ,schedules , timings etc well done pal just the catering to do !

I have seen train arrival times and pick up points via PM , nice not to have to lift a finger good old Sticky, he is just going to deliver you to the woods .

Really looking forward to meeting you ,spending a few quality days showing off our beautiful National Park , don't worry you are in very safe hands .


Atb Ivan...

[Ivan...]

Oi Itchy! Whats all this about sea fishing ? There ain't no sea on Dartmoor ,you sugar coated bakery item ! I know he's French but how you gunna pull that one off? Think you got a bit carried away with the brochure details , you have even sold it to me !

Only joking nice touch pal , but you know where i will be ? Sea legs an all .

Good news Dave53 is joining us for a couple of days too, and he is bringing more venison yum yum !

OH no! just heard on the grapevine Arry is turning up , word of warning watch the brandy !

Also Itchy is planning a pint in The Slaughtered Lamb , beware the full moon and stick to the roads !

[hemdale]

Hi guys,

That sounds really like a nice weekend ! Cant' wait ! So just to make sure we are all on the same page, which train schedule shall I take (I mean for departure and return...) ? One more question, how's the weather overthere ? Same hot weather like everywhere else ?

[Bucephalas]

Now I'm going to be miserable for the whole week as I'm away camping with 3 kids on a huge camping council estate and can't join in!

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[hemdale]

Hey Bucephalas,

No worries, I'll post some pictures to motivate you

@ Ivan & itchy (feet): how are we doing ? Shall I book my train ticket already ?

[Ichneumon]

Hi Bruce.

Yes go ahead and book your train. Ivan and I are already on the moor camping in a little wood. We'll come down to Newton Abbot and pick you up on Saturday. I'll PM telephone numbers so we can keep in touch and link up etc.

ATB Paul

Sent from my laptop from a wood on Dartmoor.