Hi all got my 2 neices goimg down this weekend and ive promised to take them out boxing.Is there anywhere i should go to where they will deffinetly find some boxes that isnt to difficult to walk to??
Any help would be great.
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This question is one of the most frequently asked on this forum, and I don't think we can add too much more to previous answers. Search via the green icon above if needs be for past advice.
Reading (as I did) through your previous posts, you are well aware of some of the more popular spots. Brat Tor, and Pew Tor for example.
Two things to remember:
1. In this day and age, what with the letterbox thief, no-one can guarantee to find letterboxes. Not close to roads, and not without clues.
2. I don't know how old your nieces are, but never underestimate the energy, endurance and enthusiasm of kids (not to mention the healing power of ice cream). Perhaps a slightly longer walk will uncover more boxes and adventure. The Staple Tors, or Great Mis Tor perhaps... With a high point to aim for, could give the letterbox walk some purpose.
Reading (as I did) through your previous posts, you are well aware of some of the more popular spots. Brat Tor, and Pew Tor for example.
Two things to remember:
1. In this day and age, what with the letterbox thief, no-one can guarantee to find letterboxes. Not close to roads, and not without clues.
2. I don't know how old your nieces are, but never underestimate the energy, endurance and enthusiasm of kids (not to mention the healing power of ice cream). Perhaps a slightly longer walk will uncover more boxes and adventure. The Staple Tors, or Great Mis Tor perhaps... With a high point to aim for, could give the letterbox walk some purpose.
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Belstone is almost an hours drive from Plymouth though .. there is also a charity walk around Down Tor (walk from Norsworthy Bridge) and a good chance of picking up some extra boxes there.
If you want to drive a bit further, I never had much luck scavenging around Pew Tor, I rather try the Staple or Mis tors as suggested earlier if I was you. I think there is a charity walk around Littaford/Longaford as well .. good chance of picking up the extra box there too ..
If you want to drive a bit further, I never had much luck scavenging around Pew Tor, I rather try the Staple or Mis tors as suggested earlier if I was you. I think there is a charity walk around Littaford/Longaford as well .. good chance of picking up the extra box there too ..
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I know Bonehill Rocks is our standard answer to these kind of questions, but has anyone actually been there recently? Is it still awash with kiddies boxes? Or is it being frequently and regularly vandalised ala Saddle Tor and Hound Tor?
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