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Sports & Recreation
Sports & Recreation
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Arts Centres, Badminton, Boating, Bowls, Canoeing, Cinemas, Cycling, Diving, Fishing, Golf, Leisure Centres, Riding, Recreation Areas, Rowing, Sailing, Tennis, Totnes Band, Totnes Folk Club, Totnes Chess Club, Walking Ariel Centre 01803 869200 Club secretary, Mr Bob Myers 01803 556741 The River Dart is navigable from Dartmouth to Totnes Weir (About half a mile up stream from the Totnes Bridge). There is not boat hire at Totnes. The public slipway is on the east side of the river, half a mile down stream for the Totnes Bridge. Totnes Boating Association (Steamer Quay Road) organise moorings. Club telephone no:01803 863798 (Friday evening or Sunday lunchtime). Dartmouth area: information from Dartmouth Harbourmaster 01803 832337. Boat hire also at Dartmouth. Totnes Bowling Club. Contact Marie Anderson 01803 862293. There is a public bowling facility at Borough Park Totnes. On the River Dart up river of Totnes Weir canoeing is restricted. The canoe
seasons lasts from 1st October to 28th February (31st January on lower reaches).
An access permit for canoeing must be obtained well in advance from the British
Canoe Union email bcusw@aol.com or see
www.dartaccess.co.uk.
On the tidal section of the Dart, below Totnes Weir, there are no restrictions
on private canoeing.
Alexandra Cinema, Newton Abbot 0871 230 3200 There is a Sustrans cycle path between Totnes and Dartington (a mainly off-road route about two miles in length) and another path between Totnes and Ashprington, also about 2 miles in length. For cycle hire contact Hot Pursuit on 01803 865174 or B.R Trott on 01803 862493. Totnes Branch British Sub Aqua Club Secretary: Rosemary Longfield on 01364 72462 Fishing regulations are complex. If advice needed, contact the Environment
Agency Fisheries Office. Tel: 01392 316032. The River Dart is tidal up to the
main Totnes Weir and freshwater above. Permits are needed for fishing between
Totnes and Buckfastleigh (Up-river), including the Weir pool. The Sea Trout Inn
(01803 762274) issues permits on behalf of Dart Angling Association. From Totnes
Weir to Brutus Bridge, permission needed from the Environment Golf courses nearest to Totnes: Totnes Pavilion and Tadpool indoor 25m pool 01803 862992 There are a number of riding stables on Dartmoor, including: Cheston
Equestrian Centre at Wrangaton, South Brent 01364 73266, Sherberton Stables at
Hexworthy 01364 631023, Shilstone Rocks Riding and Trekking Centre 01364 621281. Borough Park is the main park, located in central Totnes. Children’s play equipment; Skateboard Park, tennis courts, the bowling green and the rugby club are there. Vire Island is also in the centre of Totnes (access from Totnes Bridge). On the island there are plenty of seats, open grassy areas, duck population and lovely river views, which make it a good picnic spot. Dogs are not allowed on the island. There are riverside walks through Longmarsh, a meadow area beyond Steamer Quay on the east side of the river, and from Totnes to the Dartington Hall Estate. There is also a path from Totnes south to Ashprington (the first section of the Dart Valley Trail). Totnes has a thriving amateur rowing club whose HQ and slipway is on Steamer Quay Road. Club day is on most Sundays from 10.30am. Contact Mr William Hawkyard 01626 364785 or the clubhouse, evenings on 01803 863772. Sailing is possible in the River Dart lower reaches and in the estuary. Contact: Dartmouth Yacht Club on 01803 832305 or the Royal Dart Yacht Club at Kingswear on 01803 752496. For sailing tuition or boat hire see local advertisements or contact Totnes Tourist Information Centre for details. Tennis is available at Totnes in Borough Park, contact Mr Gordon Hellier on 01803 863666, or at Avonwick contact Mr Bill Longfield on 01364 72462. TOTNES BAND 01803 862435 Tel: 01803 762653 Situated between Dartmoor and the coast, Totnes makes an excellent base for walkers and ramblers. Dartmoor National Park (01822 890414) and the South Hams Coast and Countryside Services (01803 861140) organise guided walks on special topics throughout the year and also produce a range of publications for walkers. Totnes is at the start of the Dart Valley Trail. It is possible to walk all the way from Totnes to Dartmouth. |
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