Books

On the Beaten Track is a popular series of books which feature walks within 25 miles of Plymouth. The books were developed by Plym Ramblers over the last 25 years or so. Book 1 was first published before 2005, Book 2 in 2005, Book 3 in 2010 and Book 4 in 2017. Therefore, some of the route details and maps are now a little out of date.  On this page, you can download scanned copies of the original books.

On the beaten track Book 1 cover

On the Beaten Track Book 1

The first book in the series was published before 2005. The book has 20 walks, including walks in the following areas:

  • Burrator
  • Ashburton
  • Avon Valley
  • Cox Tor
  • Bovisand
  • Soar Mill Cove
  • Noss Mayo
  • Saltash
  • Bigbury
  • Horrabridge
  • ………and more

On the Beaten Track Book 2

The second book in the series was published in 2005. The book has 20 walks, including walks in the following areas:

  • Yealmpton
  • Peter Tavy
  • Bere Alston
  • Brixton
  • Tavistock
  • Wembury
  • Ivybridge
  • Haytor
  • Princetown
  • ………. and more
On the Beaten Track Book2 Cover
On the Beaten Track Book 3 Cover

On the Beaten Track Book 3

The third book in the series was published in 2010. The book has 24 walks, including walks in the following areas:

  • Yealmpton
  • Modbury
  • Merrivale
  • Thurlestone
  • Down Thomas
  • Cawsand
  • Loddiswell
  • Cotehele
  • ….. and more

On the Beaten Track Book 4

The fourth book in the series was published in 2017. The book has 25 walks, including walks in the following areas:

  • Aveton Gifford
  • Dartington
  • Wembuty
  • Saltram
  • Bolberry Down
  • Walkham Valley
  • South Brent
  • Mary Tavy
  • ……and more.
On the Beaten Track Book 4 Cover