Summer Walks 2026

NO NEED TO BOOK - JUST TURN UP

Walks are free to members and £4 for visitors. It's not essential, but if possible please book a place using the link below. This helps us to keep you safe. We need volunteers to act as marshals, usually 2 per walk. If you can do this, contact jennycarr@plymarchsoc.org.uk indicating which walk you could do.

Some of our walks are on rough ground please wear strong footwear and be prepared for all weathers. Also trousers are recommended as many places have the risk of ticks.

Monday 11th May 5:30 pm

Saltram, a History of the Area

Nigel Overton

Write your text here..Nigel will discuss the Embankment, Quay and river warfes,the Grotto, Amphitheatre, sewage boats, Race Course and early aviation.

Meet in the car park near the Chelston Meadow Recycling Centre..

Saturday 6th June 10.45 am

Maker Heights Redoubts

John Manley (Redoubts Working Group Makers Heights)

John will lead us on a tour of 4 or 5 of the redoubts of this nationally recognised historical site. From 18th and 19th defensive redoubts and a WW2 anti aircraft battery to cold war defences, John has an epic tale. The information centre and Guardroom restaurant make a good day out.

N.B. This walk is limited to 20 people so please use the link below to book a place.

Meet Details: Visitor Centre Maker Heights W3W slang.bond.highs Postcode PL10 1LA

Monday 6th July

Prehistory on Walkhampton Common

Dr Lee Bray

Details to follow

Saturday 15th August 11.00 a.m.

Tour of Berry Pomeroy Castle

Nigel Stainer

The tour is of the ruined late medieval defensive castle built by the Pomeroy family which was later developed by the wealthy Seymour family as a luxurious Tudor hunting lodge.

Meet Details: The car park English Heritage site Berry Pomeroy Castle. Postcode TQ96LJ W3W flamenco.talents.bake

Monday Sept 7th

The Barbican and Castle

Martin Read

A walk along Southside St and Castle area looking at what archaeology, use of maps and recording of structures can tell us about the area.

Meet Details The Parade ,Barbican, Postcode PL12JL W3W

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Don’t forget to let us know you are coming! Use the link below.

Summer Walks Booking Form Plymouth Archaeology Society – Fill in form