The South Devon Ramblers is one of twelve walking groups contained within Ramblers in the Devon area. Walking with us provides walkers both young and old with opportunities to discover the sights and sounds of the area with a group of experienced and welcoming ramblers.
As members of the Ramblers, we promote walking, protect rights of way, campaign for access to open countryside, and defend the beauty of the country side in our allotted territory.
The South Devon Ramblers was founded in 1982. Our membership currently stands at 244 members. We organize walks within a wide radius around Torbay, thereby taking in coastal areas and adjacent countryside, the moors of Dartmoor, and the beautiful rural areas around the moor and to the east and west of the county of Devon.
Organized walks
Our Walks programme includes two weekly walks, one monthly walk for those who prefer shorter distances, excursions, and an annual walking holiday. Walks leaders are experienced walkers with appropriate navigational skills for the terrain.
Weekly walks
Our weekly walks are scheduled on Thursdays and Sundays. The Thursday walks are shorter in length, between 5-8 miles. The Sunday walks, between 8-10 miles, provide a more strenuous outing for members and guests.
Monthly walk
On the first Tuesday of every month, an Oh! So Easy Walk is organized to accommodate those who prefer a leisurely stroll followed by a pub lunch.
In the summer months, a monthly Teashop Walk covers about 5 miles and there is the opportunity to have a snack lunch, cream tea of similar at the end.
Wellbeing Walks - The Ramblers Association support local Wellbeing Walks for those either permanently or temporarily less able to do longer rambles. Details can be found here, they are popular, free to join and very sociable. Wellbeing Walks
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Here is our recommended Emergency Medical Information form which you should carry with you on all walks
Emergency Medical Information Form
Also, the simpler Risk Assessment form for OSE walks, which can also be used for other walks if preferred
OSE Risk Assessment Form and an editable version if preferred Risk Assessment form - editable
Excursions and Walking Holidays
In addition to our regularly scheduled walks, we arrange coach excursions, holidays and social events as well as navigational skills training. SDR Holidays SDR Events
We also support the Ramblers Wellbeing Walks in Torbay
Ramblers campaign, Dont Lose Your Way
DLYW: Process Overview
DLYW: Path List Template
DLYW: Area of Investigation
DLYW: Evidence Gathering