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Moors and Mariners Walk on July 19

Moors and Mariners Walk on July 19

2018-07-12 19:08:53

A 10-mile walk around the northeastern corner of Dartmoor

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Walking the Lych Way in September

Walking the Lych Way in September

2018-06-18 14:10:39

Join us on a walk from Bellever to Lydford along the historic Lych Way.

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New Two-Day Walk in June

New Two-Day Walk in June

2018-04-04 15:30:28

A walk from Belstone in the north to Burrator reservoir in the south

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Dartmoor Myths and Legends E-Bike Tour

Dartmoor Myths and Legends E-Bike Tour

2018-02-28 15:52:41

Find out about Dartmoor's folklore on this 11-mile e-bike tour

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Walk Across Dartmoor on July 1 & 2

Walk Across Dartmoor on July 1 & 2

2017-03-22 12:03:22

Experience the best Dartmoor has to offer on this two-day walk from Shipley Bridge to Lydford

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Family Walking on Dartmoor

Family Walking on Dartmoor

2017-01-31 14:36:09

A Dartmoor walk that will delight the whole family

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Tinners Tales and Trails

Tinners Tales and Trails

2016-08-30 14:42:36

Explore Ashburton's ancient links to Dartmoor on this guided and event-full walk

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Walking the Packhorse Track

Walking the Packhorse Track

2016-08-11 11:40:59

Explore the old route across the moor on a 2-day walk with overnight stop in Princetown

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Dartmoor Hill Pony Experience

Dartmoor Hill Pony Experience

2016-07-01 18:26:53

A new exhibition tells the story of the Dartmoor hill ponies and enables visitors to experience the reality

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Enjoy Dartmoor Without a Car

Enjoy Dartmoor Without a Car

2016-06-02 13:09:18

Here's some ideas on ways to see and enjoy Dartmoor using public transport

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New Trans-Dartmoor Walk in April

New Trans-Dartmoor Walk in April

2016-02-01 09:48:13

A two-day walk from the southwest to the northeast of Dartmoor visiting all my favourite spots

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Heroic Hawthorn

Heroic Hawthorn

2016-01-13 16:21:09

The humble hawthorn thrives on windswept Dartmoor in a host of amazing shapes.

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Five Great Dartmoor Winter Walks

Five Great Dartmoor Winter Walks

2015-12-05 15:51:22

Five of my favourite Dartmoor walks for wintertime - finishing at a cosy pub or cafe

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Shared Planet Parliament

Shared Planet Parliament

2015-11-30 09:23:36

A Dartmoor day of action on the eve of global climate change talks

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Walking Across Dartmoor - the Packhorse Way

Walking Across Dartmoor - the Packhorse Way

2015-08-25 12:09:21

Walk across Dartmoor following the old Tavistock-Ashburton packhorse track

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Weekend Walk Through the Heart of Dartmoor

Weekend Walk Through the Heart of Dartmoor

2015-05-30 10:29:07

A guided weekend walk from Newbrige in the south to Gidleigh in the north

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Baskervilles, Bikes - and a Cream Tea Too

Baskervilles, Bikes - and a Cream Tea Too

2015-05-14 16:44:16

Explore on e-bikes the parts of Dartmoor that inspired Hound of the Baskervilles, finishing with a high moorland cream tea

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Wild Garlic Season

Wild Garlic Season

2015-04-29 14:21:37

Pick and enjoy wild garlic

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Walk the Talk This Way

Walk the Talk This Way

2015-04-24 08:56:43

Walking and coaching make for a brilliant way of boosting creativity

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Green Party Campaign Ride

Green Party Campaign Ride

2015-04-13 13:23:55

Green Party candidate Andy Williamson goes on campaign trail on Dartmoor on electric bike

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Baskerville Bike Tour

Baskerville Bike Tour

2015-03-30 09:08:27

Follow the Hound of the Baskerville's trail over Dartmoor on electric bikes

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How Wild is Dartmoor

How Wild is Dartmoor

2015-03-03 11:58:45

Is Dartmoor wild enough?

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Ingredients of a Great Dartmoor Walk

Ingredients of a Great Dartmoor Walk

2015-02-09 14:14:48

A great walk on Dartmoor should include all or most of these things...

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5 Good Reasons to Walk

5 Good Reasons to Walk

2015-01-27 18:45:40

5 reasons why it's good to walk, particularly in nature.

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Always Something New to See...

Always Something New to See...

2014-11-27 12:21:23

It doesn't matter how often you walk on Dartmoor, you will always discover something new and magical.

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Hidden Benefits of Guided Walks

Hidden Benefits of Guided Walks

2014-10-09 15:54:04

It's not just about avoiding getting lost. There are many other good reasons to enjoy a guided walk on Dartmoor

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Dartmoor Ponies

Dartmoor Ponies

2014-09-17 09:27:30

What is to become of the much loved Dartmoor ponies?

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Lemon Cake for Picnics

Lemon Cake for Picnics

2014-08-28 09:26:06

Every good walk has a break for refreshments. This cake is easy to bake and transport, and loved by all who eat it.

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Wednesday Walk Series

Wednesday Walk Series

2014-06-12 12:26:17

Moorland Guides is offering a series of Dartmoor walks on Wednesdays, looking at Myths and Legends, Archaeology, and Water.

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A Pilgrimage Across Dartmoor

A Pilgrimage Across Dartmoor

2014-04-17 18:39:58

An account of my 4 days leading Schumacher College Masters students across Dartmoor.

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A Dog's Eye Account...

A Dog's Eye Account...

2014-03-16 18:18:25

A canine companion gives her version of a walk with Dartmoor Walks This Way

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The Joys of Winter Walking

The Joys of Winter Walking

2014-02-10 11:42:06

Winter walking - even in this soggy season - can be wonderful

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The Wonders of Walking

The Wonders of Walking

2014-01-21 11:59:31

The benefits for mental and physical health of regular walking are extraordinary and often overlooked.

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Fungal Facts & Lichen Lore

Fungal Facts & Lichen Lore

2013-11-28 11:30:24

Autumn is a good time to admire the amazing lichen and fungi in Dartmoor woodlands

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The Genius of Water Power

The Genius of Water Power

2013-10-11 10:32:37

A visit to Finch Foundry brought to life the power that water brings

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Fundraising Walk with Satish Kumar

Fundraising Walk with Satish Kumar

2013-08-05 11:50:15

DWTW invited Satish Kumar to team up for a fundraising walk in aid of Deven Wildlife Trust.

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Hottest Day of the Year

Hottest Day of the Year

2013-07-24 21:50:02

Hiking and biking on Dartmoor was a great way to spend the hottest day of the year.

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A Fine Walk for a Fine Day

A Fine Walk for a Fine Day

2013-06-10 12:03:56

This walks explores the remote Upper Plym, Shavercombe Falls and prehistoric sites at Trowlesworthy.

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Dart Pilgrimage

Dart Pilgrimage

2013-04-29 11:50:58

A group of us ventured onto the high moor to find the source of the East Dart and follow it down.

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New Hike & E-Bike Routes

New Hike & E-Bike Routes

2013-04-24 10:31:20

We tested a new circular route to explore Dartmoor on foot and electric bike

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Exploring the Erme

Exploring the Erme

2013-04-03 22:48:23

The Erme valley has many prehistoric remains and a beautiful area of woodland called Piles Copse

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Spring is Flowering at last

Spring is Flowering at last

2013-02-18 12:38:45

Wild daffodils and snowdrops are coming into flower. Here's some good places to see them.

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Of Moors and Mires...

Of Moors and Mires...

2013-02-07 12:05:20

Mires are important areas of Dartmoor but hard to walk near.

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Many Ways of Walking

Many Ways of Walking

2013-01-12 17:15:02

People have always walked for many reasons and on Dartmoor one can still trace the routes our ancestors followed.

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Healing Power of Water

Healing Power of Water

2012-12-28 11:01:13

Running water is good for health and wellbeing so make the most of Dartmoor's many rivers and get out and enjoy them.

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Salmon Spawning Season

Salmon Spawning Season

2012-11-15 09:34:27

Salmon are coming up the Dartmoor rivers now to spawn the next generation on the high moor where they started their own lives.

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Skillshare Walk

Skillshare Walk

2012-10-22 14:53:54

Dartmoor Walks This Way offered a walk through the TTT Skillshare programme to explore hidden corners of Dartmoor around Hound Tor and the Becka valley

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Heather, gorse and more

Heather, gorse and more

2012-09-19 21:22:51

Autumn brings heather and gorse into flower but there are many other flowers to enjoy on Dartmoor all year round

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Water, water everywhere...

Water, water everywhere...

2012-07-30 10:40:35

Dartmoor is shaped by water. After months of watching the rain fall, I decided it was time to celebrate all our wonderful streams and rivers.

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Walks This Way with the Earth Pilgrim

Walks This Way with the Earth Pilgrim

2012-07-30 10:36:32

WTW led an afternoon walk for Schumacher College earlier this month along with Satish Kumar and Peter Owen Jones.

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