Dartmoor National Park has had a golden 2015/16 with top awards going to a number of Dartmoor based tourism businesses.
In an award ceremony held last week Dartmoor National Park Visitor Centres were awarded Gold in the 2015/16 Devon Tourism Awards. The Centres at Princetown, Postbridge and Haytor scooped the Golden Award in the Tourism Information category.
But it wasn’t just the National Park Visitor Centres receiving a golden accolade - it was great night for Dartmoor in general with Bovey Castle, Ilsington Hotel, Home Farm café, Glazebrook House Hotel and Canonteign...
Dartmoor’s racing Clydesdales are back at Exeter Racecourse on November 20, when the track celebrate Devon Day. Professional jockeys will on board the gentle giants urging them down the home straight in aid of the Devon Air Ambulance.
The race, which comes under starters’ orders at 12.20pm, is an annual highlight on Exeter’s calendar, with the gentle magnificence of these huge horses drawing cheers of admiration from the crowd.
Tom Parker, Siryl, Big Allan, Frankie Doodle, Midge, Salvo, Ecco and Solo have been in training on Dartmoor in readiness for the race which provides...
Dartmoor National Park seeks sponsors for new public art initiative.
The Chinese zodiac may say rooster but on Dartmoor 2017 is set to be the year of the otter, as Dartmoor National Park launches a new public arts initiative to celebrate the incredible diversity of habitats and wildlife on the Moor and raise important funds to enhance visitor experiences and protect these amazing natural wonders.
Moor Otters is a series of 100 unique pieces of art that will be displayed in accessible public areas around Dartmoor and the gateway towns during the summer of 2017. Each three-...
Dartmoor’s stunning landscape, ever changing weather and fascinating folklore is an inspiration for many film makers and this year it has again worked its magic on 13 young people aged between 8 and 16 from the Buckfastleigh area.
Working with Jellyfish Productions, as part of Dartmoor National Park’s Naturally Healthy Project, the young film makers have created two incredible, atmospheric and spirited short films My Dear Mother & The Old Church Mystery.
The Old Church Mystery made by 5 young people aged 8 – 12 was inspired by the location of the Holy Trinity Church...
Walkers following the popular Two Moors Way across Dartmoor can now enjoy an easier crossing of the river Teign at Frenchbeer, Chagford thanks to a generous donation from a local walking group.
Moorland Ramblers provided a £300 donation to Dartmoor National Park Authority to help fund the cost of the replacement bridge following winter storms. The work was co-ordinated by National Park Ranger Pete Rich, with assistance from local farmers and contractor Allan Tyson of SW Countryside Contracts.
Andrew Watson, Head of Recreation, Access & Estates said “we would like to...
Dartmoor National Park Authority has officially launched their new Donate for Dartmoor scheme with help from the Totnes Ramblers.
Donate for Dartmoor has been set up to raise money for a variety of conservation projects across the National Park. There are three separate funds – Recreational Dartmoor, Natural Dartmoor and Historic Dartmoor – so people can choose to support an area of work that means the most to them.
Members of the Totnes Ramblers enjoyed a nostalgic walk along Nun’s Cross Path near Princetown to hand over a cheque for £5,000 to the Donate for Dartmoor...
Police are concerned for the welfare of Christopher Lock, 44, who has been missing from the Newton Abbot area since around 7.30pm on Sunday 4th August 2016. They are appealing for the public’s help in finding him.
He may be in the Dartmoor or Bovey Tracey area but any sightings elsewhere will be very helpful to police.
Christopher is described as white, 44 years old, 5’8’’ to 5’9’’tall, weighting about 12 stone and of medium build. He has short dark brown and grey hair and likely to have facial stubble.
He has a small black cuff tattoo at the top of his left arm....
Devon is a fantastic place to live, but how many local residents look up to the hilly bit in the middle of the county and admit that they don’t really know much about Dartmoor National Park?
Well, now is the perfect time to explore ‘Dartmoor on your doorstep’ as the Dartmoor Walking Festival 2016 has begun.
The 9 day festival, organised by the Moorland Guides, is packed with a variety of walks to suit all abilities – there are even a couple of walks with a Dartmoor Ranger.
The action packed programme of events also includes some taster sessions for other activities...
The recent period of good weather is certainly enticing plenty of people to venture onto Dartmoor.
It is great to visit with friends and family to enjoy a picnic in a lovely unspoilt riverside setting, sit amongst the lush green grass and enjoy a fantastic moorland view - or even pack all your gear in a rucksack and head into the open moor to camp out under the stars.
But without the hard work of Dartmoor Rangers and volunteers the picture wouldn’t be quite the same.
Because, without their ceaseless work, in some of the more popular places to visit, you’d be sitting...
Dartmoor National Park’s Visitor Centre in Princetown is hosting stunning new exhibition by international award winning photographer and film maker Jonathan Scott.
Jonathan has travelled the world and has had his work featured by the likes of National Geographic, the Discovery Channel, Google, the BBC, ITN and many more. He has a burning passion for the great outdoors and the natural world and this is reflected in his distinct and impactful photographic style. Despite having trodden many corners of the planet he calls Devon his home and has devoted hundreds of hours to shooting its...
