Our photography walk with Tom Dauben attracted a range of local #photography enthusiasts, ranging from smart phone camera users to those with digital photography setups. Read more: dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/photography-... #Dartmoor #amatuerphotographer #naturephotography

Following on from our recent pilgrimage with the Shroud for Mother Nature, we gathered again for a very special #ceremony to honour the shroud and speak aloud the names of animals and plants on #Dartmoor that are #extinct or threatened. Read more: dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/dartmoor-shr...

A wonderfully evocative short film here from our friend @notquitelight.bsky.social, inspired by a recent #Dartmoor walk with @dpadartmoor.bsky.social. notquitelight.com/dartmoor-a-w...

On a very wet Wednesday, we were excited to join forces with the the South West Peatland Partnership to offer a guided walk around the SWPP #peatland #restoration works around Ockerton Court and Cranmere Pool. Read more: dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/south-west-p...

Final call for submissions to our Wild Words callout! Has Dartmoor inspired you to put pen to paper? Or, fingers to the keyboard? If you've written anything inspired by this special landscape then we'd love to read it. Submit by 19th Sept. Find out more: dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/wild-words/

A new Rivers at Risk report from @campaign4parks.bsky.social, in partnership with The Rivers Trust, reveals that sewer overflows inside #Dartmoor spill, on average, for three times as long as outside. Read more: dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/rivers-at-ri... #riversatrisk #sewage #riverhealth

Join us for a guided #walk with Dartmoor #photographer Tom Dauben, taking in Meldon Dam, Reservoir & old limestone Quarries. Bring a camera, or simply a smartphone! Tom will share tips and techniques to help you take the best #photos. Book FREE tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/guided-pho...

On Friday 12th of September the DPA Conservation Volunteers returned to Drake’s Leat, where it crosses Roborough Down. Autumn workdays focus on the clearance of plant growth, which can quickly engulf the historical feature of the leat. Read more: dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/uncovering-d...

Our final walk of the Dartmoor Outdoor Festival was a #storywalk, guided jointly by storyteller Helen Bruce & festival co-director Hannah Durdin. Helen shared tales of the Weaver of Dean Combe, Vixana the witch & the group spent time exploring #Merrivale. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/merrivale-st...

We have just 3 FREE tickets left for our Guided Peatland Restoration Walk with South West Peatland Partnership on Wednesday 10th September. Book your place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/guided-pea... #peatland #peatlandrestoration #bogs #Dartmoor

Fantastic article from Marian Spain, Chief Executive of Natural England, examining why #inclusion matters in our protected landscapes. Great to see Girls Do Dartmoor and Nights Under the Stars praised for promoting belonging, joy and #nature connection. naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2025/09/01/w...

Our first #storywalk of the #Dartmoor Outdoor Festival was a loop from Two Bridges to Wistman’s Wood and Crockern Tor, with stops to share folkloric tales of #pixies, the wild hunt, shapeshifting #witches and Old Crockern himself. Read more: dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/wistmans-woo... #folklore

In mid-July a team of DPA volunteers headed up to High House Waste to do some essential maintenance on the archaeology around the Farmstead. The site is rich in traces of human activity, including abandoned longhouses & a Bronze Age settlement. Read more: dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/archeology-m...

Our first walk of the Dartmoor Outdoor Festival focused on upland ecology on our land at Sharpitor. It was led by the knowledgeable Geri Skeens, an experienced moorland guide with a fascination for #mosses & #lichens. Read more: dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/ecology-walk... #DartmoorOutdoorFestival

Have you sent in your Dartmoor inspired writing to be featured in our Wild Words project? We are gathering a myriad of Dartmoor voices, capturing connection with this special landscape in poetry, short stories, travel writing, journaling, articles and song. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/wild-words/

Dartmoor Partner, a new collection of family-friendly #Dartmoor #walks is now live. The DPA have been pleased to partner with Dartmoor Partner from the early stages, joining Moorland Guides in helping to shape this fantastic resource. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/dartmoor-par... #familyfriendly

The DPA had the pleasure of attending the #Chagford Show on Thursday 21st August, alongside many other local charities and businesses. We also sponsored the #cattle classes and were pleased to meet many local farmers exhibiting their #livestock. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/chagford-show/

Tim Harrod’s #talk to the Geological Section of the Devonshire Association, postponed by Covid last Autumn, has been rescheduled for 10.30 a.m. on Saturday 11th October, at the Boniface Centre, #Crediton. All are welcome, please contact Tim to book your ticket. #geology #archaeology #Dartmoor

The British Mountaineering Council is gathering data on what wild #camping means to the people who do it – what's the impact it has on them, and how does it connect them to #nature, landscapes, and to other people. Share your wild camping insights here: thebmc.co.uk/en/wildcamping #wildcamping

The DPA will be attending Meldon Wildlife Festival on Tuesday 19th August, where our Communications Officer Helen Bruce will be sharing some bog & monster themed stories. Family friendly & free to attend, this year's festival theme is 'Bogtastic Dartmoor' dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/dpa-to-suppo...

Dartmoor National Park have issued some useful guidance on how to get the best out of your #wildcamping adventure, whilst being gentle on the unique Dartmoor landscape. Read the full camping code: www.dartmoor.gov.uk/enjoy-dartmo... #leavenotrace #camping #backpackcamping #Dartmoor

Fourteen #volunteers from the Dartmoor Preservation Association were joined by twenty volunteers from the Devon Wildlife Trust to rake up the #bracken from the DPA’s four flower meadows at #Pudsham. #conservation #haymeadows #brackenmanagement dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/bracken-rake...

Our friends at CoWorking Devon extend an invite to their upcoming CoHike: www.coworkingdevon.co.uk/event-detail...

On a clear Saturday evening, we welcomed a fantastic group of people onto our #Dusk #Sensorial walk at #Sharpitor. This special event was the first inspiration walk of our Wild Words #writing callout & led by the brilliant Kirsteen McNish and John Howell. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/sensorial-wa...

Love #Dartmoor? Now’s your chance to influence its future. People who care passionately about the National Park are invited to share their views on the priorities that will guide this unique landscape for years to come. Complete the Public Opinion Survey: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Join Friends of the South Downs for a talk on #naturalist, #novelist, and mystic, Richard Jefferies, delivered by Chris Hare. www.ticketsource.co.uk/friends-of-t... #southdowns #talk

The #drystone wall which encloses our land at #Pudsham has been in need of attention, so we called in help from Nic Kirkham, who trained with the Devon Rural Skills Trust. He'll be working to repair sections of wall, plus training our staff & #volunteers. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/drystone-wal...

Devon campaigners call for 'right to Riverbank' as they discover that the River Dart has 108 owners. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

This week was our annual #bracken cut on DPA owned land at Pudsham Meadows. Using both strimmers and hand operated #scythes, DPA #conservation volunteers cut back bracken growth in our four fields to help support #biodiversity and site health. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/pudsham-brac...

Everyone is warmly invited to our first DPA Summer Gathering, which will be a celebration of community, culture and our successes over the year so far. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dartmoor-p...

Applications are open for the BMC's Wild Camping Creative #Bursary. Creatives aged between 18 and 35, living in England or Wales, are invited to apply now. www.thebmc.co.uk/en/bmc-wild-... #wildcamping #artcallout #articlecallout #photography

Our friends, The Open Spaces Society, are delighted that another piece of Dartmoor National Park in Devon has been registered as common land. Read more: dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/more-dartmoo... #commonland #access #accessrights

Our friends at the BMC are gathering data on what #wild #camping means to the people who do it – what's the impact it has on them, and how does it connect them to #nature, landscapes, and to other people. Share your wild camping experiences and insights here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon....

Just 1 month to go until this FREE family workshop: Sustainable Stories Inspired by Our National Parks! Including inspiring talks about National Parks & the animals that live there, followed by helping everyone create their own nature‑inspired stories. Learn more: shorturl.at/Te13W

Teignbridge District Council is threatening to close the public toilets in Ashburton Town Centre and at Newbridge. The issue will be decided at a full council meeting on 29th July but closures are likely to go ahead. A petition has been created in response: www.change.org/p/oppose-the...

The DPA, with @campaign4parks.bsky.social, wants to make sure that Dartmoor National Park truly is for everyone. Unfortunately, the limited bus services mean that many parts are currently off limits for those without cars on a Sunday. Share your bus experiences here: forms.office.com/e/pngdpV3sTu

We're delighted to be mentioned in this new article in the Guardian, written by Holly Tuppen. Her list of '20 Family Nature Holidays in the UK' includes wild camping on Dartmoor and a useful mention of our #3Ps wild toileting guidance. www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...

The DPA have launched Wild Words, a summer #writing callout which seeks to gather together a myriad of written experiences of #Dartmoor, collecting precious and memorable moments of connection with the #landscape. Submissions are open now! dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/dpa-launch-w... #naturewriting

Dartmoor’s #history hunters’ event is heading to #Exeter for a special family fun day at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM). History Hunters #Family Fun Day takes place on Saturday, 19 July from 10.30am until 3.30pm. Entry to RAMM is free. rammuseum.org.uk/whats-on/dar...

Join us for a gentle #wander and friendly chat about Fi Darby's career as an outdoor and travel #writer. If you’re interested in #writing, Fi will be sharing hints and tips on how to get started. Email [email protected] to secure your place on the guest list. #travelwriting

Good to see in today’s nature & climate announcements from the govt: - Confirmation that Land Use Framework will be published later this year, with updated principles; - Restatement of 30x30 commitment & how we’re falling far short, action plan coming assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687141...

Between 2024–25, the Forest of Dartmoor Commoners Association & partners evaluated four physical #management techniques: cutting, harrowing, rolling, and burning, to reduce dense, grazing-resistant Purple Moor Grass & restore access for livestock. Results: dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/molinia-mana...

Fantastic spotlight on Girls Do #Dartmoor from BBC Devon today. We've been delighted to work alongside the DNPA to help deliver this program for young #women who are young carers, at risk of exclusion from school or being held back by a lack of confidence. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Tor Royal Bog and Fox Tor Mire on #Dartmoor get a mention in this fascinating article on the fascinating secrets of Britain's bogs. #bogs #mores #peatland #peatlandrestoration www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The Summer #Solstice is the longest day of year, with the sun rising at 4:59am and setting at 9:29pm, giving almost 16.5 hours of daylight! The DPA celebrated with two free walks to watch the sunrise and sunset over #Dartmoor. #summersolstice #walking dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/marking-the-...

Grand day at Common Wood bashing bracken for butterflies @dpadartmoor.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social campaignerkate.wordpress.com/2025/06/19/b...

Today, we’re taking our Campaign for National Parks to the High Court. In court, we argue that the new Protected Landscapes duty is not a tick-box exercise. Decision makers cannot simply say they’ve complied and carry on “business as usual”. It must drive action. www.cnp.org.uk/news/taking-...

50 yrs ago 13 June was also on a Friday, and this is what I was doing campaignerkate.wordpress.com/2015/06/13/a... @dpadartmoor.bsky.social (my blog of 10 yrs ago).

DPA Conservation Volunteers were joined by Devon Wildlife Trust volunteers for our annual orchid count at Pudsham Meadows. 25 volunteers spent the morning diligently recording Heath Spotted, Southern Marsh, Twayblade and Greater Butterfly orchids. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/abundance-of...

Recently, we welcomed a cohort of young women taking part in Girls Do #Dartmoor on a visit to our land at High House Waste. Led by DNPA Engagement Ranger, Kats Koster-Shadbolt, the program aims to build skills, confidence & resilience. #outdoorlearning dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/girls-do-dar...