An opening ceremony will be held at 10:30 in Borough Park, Totnes, followed by a mass walk departing at 11:00 (staggered departure dependent on numbers). The walk is 7.5 miles from Totnes to Buckfastleigh. Walkers will be accompanied by South Hams Ramblers leaders.
There are several choices regarding the return journey to Totnes:
- There are no public service buses on a Sunday. So we will pay Bob the Bus to provide a shuttle service back to Totnes from 15:00. The collection point will be outside the café at South Devon Railway. Though free to use on the day, we would ask for a donation if you choose this option, by bank transfer direct to our bank: Name of account: SHR - South Hams Way; sort code 30 54 66; account no. 28322860. Any money donated will go directly to support the South Hams Way project.
- Book a place on the spectacular South Devon Railway heritage train. The trip from Buckfastleigh back to Totnes is £16.50 with a range of train times. Sunday 14th is a ‘heritage day’ and we are told that the advanced booking facility will be online soon. The fare can also be paid on the day at the booking office at Buckfastleigh. There is a discount for groups of 10 or more (contact SDR in advance to book for a group). South Devon Railway
- Arrange with friends to place a second vehicle at Buckfastleigh. You can park free in the South Devon Railway car park.
- Call a taxi and share the cost with other walkers
The South Hams Way has been created by South Hams Ramblers. For more information about the trail, please see the website www.southhamsway.org.uk
If you have any questions about the arrangements for the launch day, or the trail in general, please contact Alan Mighall (Chair) or Debbie Board (Group Walks Programme Coordinator) by email on southhamsway@gmail.com.
