ESCAPAHOLICS
Dartmoor
I’m an Escapaholic
Hi I am Tom Finchett
ESCAPAHOLICS Dartmoor – The challenge will take a route across this wild piece of the west county, between Ivybridge in the south and Okehampton in the north, crossing the moor over two days. Hone your map reading and orienteering skills as well as surviving the wilds.
Missing the escapaholic challenges? Too lazy to walk? We can throw in some pot holing and abseiling….together with day walks and team building.
Join a trip, or make up your own private group.
Dartmoor has been an Escapaholics playground for many years. There are few places in southern Britain where you really can escape. This is wild country, swirling mists, craggy tours and treacherous bogs. Its not just about escaping, its about survival skills.
From leadership training, to day walks, to overnight wild camping or a weekend expeditions across the moor – we can tailor a trip to suit you.
Your Escapaholic Dartmoor expedition might include:
- Day 01
- FRIDAY NIGHT
A relaxed start, enjoying a local hotel on the edge of the moor with a social evening, briefing and map reading exercise.
- Day 02
- SATURDAY
After a full breakfast travel to the moor edge. Guests to take own day sack, wet weather gear, compass, map and emergency rations. Escapaholics will provide you with a tasty packed lunch and rations for the trek. Your sleeping bag, spare clothes and home gear packed on to minibus and transported to your overnight Bunk House location. Head south across the moor. Experience the delights and mental challenges of orienteering, map reading skills, and the odd challenge. If your map skills are not quite up to scratch, fear not! Escpaholics staff will be with you all the way.
- Day 03
- SATURDAY NIGHT
Stay at Bunk House. After trekking across the moor, a chance to relax and enjoy a hearty meal (and convivial atmosphere!)
- Day 04
- SUNDAY
Breakfast at the Bunk House, before heading south. Again, guests to take their own day pack with pack lunch provided, wet weather gear, compass, map and emergency rations. Orienteering and rough walking across the moor, through famous Dartmoor Bogs, to finish along the dismantled tramway to Harford Moor Gate. End with a hearty fresh dip in the River Dart.
What to bring
- When on the moor less is more….excuse the pun! Some guests come loaded like pack mules with nearly half an outdoor camping store.
- A wise selection of good quality gear is better; after all you will be carrying! If you are not sure or have a question please feel free to contact us info@endeavour-series.com .
- Taped waterproof jacket
- Taped waterproof trousers
- Warm clothing suitable for Hill walking
- Base layer top
Warm layer top
Hat, Gloves & Socks - Footwear designed for ‘Off-Trail’ use, with suitable grip for fell conditions
- Head torch capable of giving useable light & spare batteries
- Whistle & Compass
Emergency rations
Sun block / lotion
Small “Day” rucksack (25 to 30 litre.) - Fabric plasters
Bandage
Petroleum jelly (for rubbing & chaffing) - Blister Care / Micro-Pore Tape
- Additional Socks for camps
- High-Energy Snacks & comfort foods (such as Haribo, Jelly babies etc)