Dartmoor Walking Weekend - Bellever

Get away from it all with a walking weekend exploring the wild and rugged delights of the Dartmoor National Park in the company of both an experienced guide and a bunch of friendly fellow walkers. 

Experience Type: Multi-Day Experience
Duration: 2 nights
Accommodation: Hostel
Group Size: Maximum 35
Level: Leisurely & Active walks on offer
Age: 18+
Dogs: No dogs, except trained assistance dogs only

In a Nutshell:

  • Appreciate the ‘other worldly’ character of Dartmoor’s brooding beauty with windswept moorland, wild ponies and dramatic tors. 

  • Switch off from everyday life with scenic guided walks and cosy accommodation. 

  • Leave all the logistics, route finding and cooking to us. 

  • Enjoy good conversations and laughter with a friendly group of people. 

 

How do we grade our walks?

Discover why Dartmoor is wonderful for a sociable walking weekend…

Characterised by wild open moorland, dramatic rocky outcrops called tors and river valleys, Dartmoor swirls with legends and possesses a brooding beauty that makes it perfect for a mini break with two days of scenic walks. 

For this weekend we’re staying in the YHA Dartmoor, a hostel that is made for socialising given the log burner, comfy sofas and outlook across the surrounding moors. 

As the group gathers you’ll find conversations easily flow and continue right through the weekend. We eat together in the hostel each evening with meals cooked by your Large Outdoors host. During the day experienced guides will lead the group on a choice of two walks, one a slightly more active route while the other is generally easier and more leisurely.

Overall the whole weekend is geared towards switching off from normal life, having a chance to explore a different part of the country and meeting some lovely people in the process. 

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

The kettle is on and the Large Outdoors host will be there doing the meeting and greeting with the first arrivals from 5pm onwards. We help each guest settle in and introduce them to the rest of the group before we turn our attention to serving the evening meal at 8pm, usually a one-pot main course followed by a heaving cheeseboard. 

By then conversations will be in full flow, the log burner will be lit, and we’ll outline the walking plans for the next two days. 

Day 2

After breakfast we pack up our own lunches for the day ahead, lace up the boots and head outside. Today there will be two guided walk options – one more active than the second, leisurely alternative – both offering routes that will make the most of the beautiful surroundings. 

Our guides will take into account the weather when they decide on the exact routes but there will be a mix of forest trails, easier strolls alongside the River Dart and exhilarating hikes onto the higher moorland with its panoramic views and the distinctive rocky Tor landscape to explore. 

When we arrive back at the hostel there will be plenty of time to chill out whether it’s carrying on the conversations in the lounge or simply enjoying a bit of downtime reading a good book. 

Tonight’s meal will be served at the hostel. 

Day 3 

After breakfast we pack up our belongings. 

Once again there will be two walk options which may involve a short drive to the start to explore a different stretch of Dartmoor. 

We aim to finish at lunchtime when there’s the option to join the rest of the group for one final meal in a café or tea room (NB: meal price not included in the trip package) before we sadly say farewell and return home. 

Please Note: On some days there could be a short drive required - where activities don’t start from the door of the accommodation. We don't include transport and participants normally car share.

Good to Know

  • Meeting Time: from 5pm
    You can arrive any time from 5pm - the Large Outdoors host will be at the accommodation to welcome you. Dinner will be served around 8pm so if you intend to arrive later than this, please ensure you have something to eat on the way.

    Meeting Location:
    YHA Dartmoor
    Postbridge
    Devon
    PL20 6TU

    Please Note: On some days there could be a short drive required - where activities don’t start from the door of the accommodation. We don't include transport and participants normally car share.

    Finish Time: We aim to finish on the final day between 1pm and 3pm - the exact finish time may depend on the planned/chosen activity, group dynamic, weather conditions, whether the group chooses to grab a coffee or lunch together during/after, etc. If you’ve travelled via public transport, please ensure you book onward travel accordingly (i.e. an open return ticket), to allow for flexibility.

  • Accommodation Address:
    YHA Dartmoor
    Postbridge
    Devon
    PL20 6TU

    Room Types:
    You can book one of the following options, subject to availability:
    Bed in a Shared Female Room
    Bed in a Shared Male Room

    All rooms at this hostel are Shared Rooms, where you’ll be sharing a dorm room - usually with bunk beds - with other participants (room sizes vary and bathrooms are shared).

  • Included:

    • 2 nights’ accommodation in YHA Dartmoor.

    • A Large Outdoors host/guide to welcome you, deal with meal preparation and the logistics for your experience.

    • Guided walks on two days (Day 2 and Day 3).

    • Home-cooked set 2-course dinners at the accommodation on both evenings.

    • A DIY breakfast each morning (toast, cereals, fruit and yoghurt provided).

    • A DIY packed lunch (sandwich and snacks) for Day 2’s walk. Please ensure you bring a lunch box or dry bag - to reduce waste, we do not supply cling film or sandwich bags.

    • Teas (including decaf and herbal options), coffee (including decaf option), and soft drinks at the accommodation.

    • The chance to make new friends and meet like-minded people - Large Outdoors is all about making outdoor adventures sociable.

    • Pre-event support from the Large Outdoors team - give us a shout if there’s any advice or information you need and check out our Blog for useful articles too.

    Not Included:

    • Travel to and from the meeting location.

    • Travel from the accommodation to activity start points and back, where they don’t start from the door. On some days there could be a short drive required - we don't include transport and participants normally car share.

    • No towels are provided.

    • Any extra (i.e. not mentioned above in ‘Included’) excursions or activities that you may partake in which incur a cost.

    • Bottled water - tap water and squash are available at the accommodation, so please ensure you bring sufficient water bottles or carriers to fill up and take out with you.

    • Alcoholic drinks - please feel free to bring something with you to enjoy at the accommodation.

    • Any food, drinks or goods you choose to purchase at any shops, restaurant, pubs or cafés visited.

    • Travel/activity insurance - we recommend having insurance to cover, at a minimum: cancellation and curtailment; medical and emergency expenses (including repatriation); personal accident; injury and death.

  • Please see our Residential (Walking) Kit List.

    The compulsory items are selected for your safety, which is of paramount importance to us at Large Outdoors. Each participant should have the items listed.

  • • What level of fitness is needed?
    This trip is graded as Leisurely & Active as we will be offering a variety of walks each day. . Click here to see Large Outdoors’ Experience Levels.

    • Can I attend on my own?
    Absolutely. The majority of our participants are solo travellers and adventurers. Plenty of fun, laughter and numerous long-term friendships (and a few marriages!) have begun on Large Outdoors experiences since 2008, so there’s no need to feel worried about your first experience, or indeed trying a new type of outdoor activity, with us.

    • I am currently on a specific diet / have an allergy - can you cater for me?
    Unfortunately, we are generally unable to cater for a wide variety of diets or food preferences due to the nature and cost of our catered trips and/or the use of shared kitchens. However, we can offer vegetarian, vegan, and/or provide meals with gluten free ingredients - these options can be selected when booking. Please see our general FAQs for more information about dietary options.

    • What transport is provided during this experience?
    We do not provide any transport for this experience. On some days there could be a short drive required to activity start points and back, where they don’t start from the accommodation - participants normally car share.

    • Can I bring my dog?
    Dogs are not allowed on this trip, except for trained assistance dogs. If you wish to bring your trained assistance dog on an experience, please let us know in advance of booking so we can discuss the itinerary and any activity/equipment/accommodation, and of course additional safety requirements or considerations that may be necessary.

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