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 Therefore, some of the route details and maps are now a little out of date.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
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 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.
