Guided walk at Parke: Clouds
This short and gentle walk will take us on an exploration of the science, nature and culture of clouds.
- Booking essential
- Free event
Join local meteorologist, Colin Corkerton, for a fascinating and contemplative exploration of clouds. We will discover how clouds form, the classification of clouds and how they appear in our culture - in art, literature and language.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 07977 847400 or email parkeevents@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Suitability
The walk is aimed at adults but older children may enjoy it too
- Meeting point
Please meet at the Map Board at the edge of the car park. The what3words location is ///walnuts.flipper.prowling
- What to bring and wear
Please come dressed in comfortable outdoor clothing with waterproofs just in case. If you have one you might like to bring a lightweight fold up chair or ground sitter.
- Accessibility
We will wander for less than a mile over uneven terrain. Unfortunately some areas are not suitable for those with high accessibility needs but please do get in touch to discuss so that we can support you.
- Other
There are toilets and a café at the start and end of the walk. Parking is £3 for 2 hours, £5 all day using cash or JustPark app. Free for National Trust members. It is possible to walk or cycle to Parke which is half a mile from Bovey Tracey.
Upcoming events
Spring Symposium hosted by Skylark FM & Dartmoor National Park
Join Dartmoor's community radio station for a day of talks and activities.
Guided walk at Parke: Birdsong
A gentle morning walk around the beautiful Parke estate (maximum of 2 miles). Learning about the local wildlife with a focus on enjoying and identifying birdsong.
Guided walk at Parke: Spring Flowers
Join us for a gentle walk around the Parke Estate with local naturalist David Tilsley, to enjoy the early wild flower species.
Sunday Social Walk - Parke
A free and friendly volunteer-led walk around the beautiful Parke Estate.