Winter Solstices Guided Walk and Wild Swim/Dip Retreat Day on Dartmoor - preparing for transition
Join for a relaxed day spent in nature, prior experience of wild swimming req if swimming 10-3pm
Available spots
Description & what's included
• Fully guided by a qualified & experienced guide, learn more about Cathy • Kit list & precise What3words location for parking and meeting provided on booking • Meet and greet in car park • Safety briefings and support throughout • Circular guided walk over beautiful Dartmoor • Swim or dip in beautiful pool on River Plym to suit you (optional) • Enjoy your lunch and hot drink in stunning surroundings (bring your own) • Visit a Bronze Age stone circle and stone row • Visit Dittsworthy Warren House, used in the filming of War Horse and more recently Sense & Sensibility • Visit a Dartmoor Tor & learn about the fascinating Geology • Plenty of opportunity to take photos of your beautiful surrounding • Approximate walk distance – 9km • Approximate total time – 4-5 hours The Winter Solstices* mark the shortest day of the year and the mid-point of winter, it is a time of transition, when we move from the days shortening to lengthening again. This retreat day is an opportunity to spend time in nature to mark this important time of the year and an opportunity to carve out some time for yourself. This circular walk across a beautiful part of Dartmoor will take you past a Bronze Age stone circle and stone row, a beautiful Dartmoor Tor and via the famous Dittsworthy Warren House. We will then continue to a beautiful secluded swimming spot on the River Plym where there will be the opportunity for a dip or swim**, depending on what you fancy or simply spend time by the river. We will then warm up again with a walk up another Tor with stunning 360 degree views before continuing our walk back to the car park. *The winter solstices falls on Monday the 21st of December and this walk is taking pace the day before on Sunday the 20th of December **Due to the remote nature of the swim spot the opportunity to swim or dip is only available if you have some prior experience Terrain - mixture of open moorland which can be uneven with rocks, grassy tussocks and depending on rainfall some wet or boggy ground and paths which can at times be uneven. Who am I? Everything I offer is run by me, Cathy. I am a Wild Swimmer and someone who loves being outdoors. I have been lucky enough to have worked professionally in the outdoors for my whole career so I have lots of experience and plenty of qualifications. I create a relaxed and supportive environment and respond to you as an individual in all that I do. For more information on me please see my ‘About’ section.
Upcoming Sessions
Terms and conditions
Please note all walks are in remote areas so please expect some uneven ground, see each walk for more detail and if you'd like to have a chat to discuss before booking please do get in touch. You will be sent a kit list in your confirmation email, it is important you bring all the items on it. For more details see the FAQ page of the website. Payment and cancellations 1. Full payment must be made to confirm your place. 2. Cancellations can be made up to 10 day before the event, a small cancellation charge will apply to cover fees. 3. Cancellations made 10 days or less before the planned start date will not be eligible for a refund except in exceptional circumstances. Terms and conditions 1. All relevant medical conditions, allergies and details of medication taken must be disclosed at time of booking. 2. It is the responsibility of participants to ensure any medication required is carried at all times during the activity. 3. It is the responsibility of participants to inform the instructor of any changes to medication conditions, allergies or medication taken between the time of booking and the day of the activity. This must be done before the activity commences. 4. All participants must be free from the influence of drugs/alcohol at the time of commencing the activity and for the duration of the activity. Anyone suspected of being under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol at any time immediately before or during the activity will not be able to take part in the activity and will be responsible for their own safety from that point forward.
Contact Details
cathyharshaw@hotmail.com