Introducing DPA #Artist in Residence, Erica Luke, who will be working with us for a year to deliver the 'Working the Land, Drawing the Landscape' project. This project will culminate in the creation of four large scale artworks and two exhibitions, one in #Dartmoor and one in #Plymouth.

On Saturday the 27th of June Dartmoor played host to the Ellwood Classic National Walling Competition for the first time. Hundreds of people attended and over £220 was raised for local charities, including @devonairambulance.bsky.social #drystonewalling dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/hundreds-enj...

Our summer #workday at Common Wood had a focus on clearing bracken encroachment for the benefit of Marsh #Fritillary #butterflies, which require areas of flower rich wet grassland, called rhos pastures, with a plentiful supply of devil’s-bit scabious. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/mosaic-habit...

Listen back to a fascinating interview with farmer Nick Fell, #stonemason Andrew Cribbett & David Attwell of the Dartmoor Hill Farm project, chatting with Christine Griffin of Hospital Radio Plymouth about the Ellwood Classic #Walling Competition. #drystonewalling www.mixcloud.com/HospitalRadi...

10 members of the Devonshire Association #Botany Section joined DPA Ecologist Albert Knott on a site visit to our land in the #Swincombe valley, surveying specialist and notable plants that grow in damp conditions, including white sedge. #surveying #mires dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/devonshire-a...

Professional, veteran & amateur #wallers from Devon and beyond worked tirelessly throughout the day on Saturday 27th June, taking part in the annual Ellwood Classic #Walling Competition. We are delighted to have supported the competition this year as lead sponsor. #drystonewalling #ruralskills

Join performance artist & mentor Avoca for a FREE DPA Partner #Walk to connect deeply with the landscape using sound, movement and somantic expression. We'll interpret our experience, record sounds & create a soundscape unique to the environment. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dartmoor-s... #sensorialwalk

Site preparation is well underway for the Ellwood Classic #Walling #Competition this Saturday the 27th June. Join us from 10am for competitive walling, sheepdog training demos, history walks and talks, have-a-go walling, stands, hot food and a bar. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/ellwood-clas...

The Ellwood Classic National Walling Competition is coming to #Dartmoor on Saturday the 27th June, but there's much more to the event than just walling. We're excited to release the times for the #history walks and #sheepdog training demos. #drystonewalling www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ellwood-cl...

On Wednesday the 10th of June we held our annual #orchid count at Pudsham Meadows, as part of our long term monitoring of #biodiversity and health of the site. Plant numbers had increased to 3222, which is 902 more than the previous year. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/2026-orchid-...

The DPA have partnered with Devon Moth Group to #survey over 100 species of moth at Pudsham Meadows, including the migrant Diamond-back moth, the colourful Elephant Hawk moth, the camouflaged Barred Umber and a micro #moth called the Phoenix Knot-horn. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/moth-survey-...

It was fantastic to be part of the inaugural Rivers & Moorland Festival. The ‘Moor Understanding‘ event in Ivybridge was a day of big ideas, enlivening conversations and enriching workshops, hosted by Rally for Nature, a Sustainable South Hams project. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/rivers-and-m...

We're honoured to have filmed with students from Churston Ferrers Grammar School to help create a Dartmoor focused entry for the global #Docathon film competition, answering questions from the young film makers about what made access to #Dartmoor so important. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeLo...

A population of rare Small Pearl Bordered #Fritillary butterflies has been confirmed on DPA owned land at High House Waste. Our Ecological Consultant, Albert Knott, surveyed for these #butterflies, and was delighted to record substantial activity. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/rare-butterf...

On Sat 18th July 2026, our friends at Shallowford Farm in #Dartmoor are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a community #fete and they'd love for as many people as possible to join them. Visit the #farm from 11am - 4pm to join in the celebrations with stalls, food, history, games and dance.

Roz Brady, environmental composer and writer, shares her new article about DPA owned Pudsham Hay Meadows through the seasons, with illustrations by Simon Barron. She will be running a #nature #writing walk with us on Wed 24th June, tickets are free. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/guest-blog-p...

Chagford Local History Society extend an invite to Dartmoor #History Day, Sat 4th July, 10am-5pm at Jubilee Hall, #Chagford. Celebrate 75 years of Dartmoor National Park with exhibitions, live music, storytelling, heritage displays & community projects. www.chagfordlocalhistorysociety.org.uk/dhd/

9 DPA #Conservation #Volunteers returned to the Hound Tor 2 settlement on Wed 27th May for their first #workday of the summer. Clearance keeps the #Mediaeval and Bronze Age remains visible & limits underground damage from extensive bracken root systems. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/footpath-cle...

This Sunday 7th June we will be at the Exeter UNESCO City of Literature #BookMarket, from 11am - 4pm at #Exeter Quay. We'll be in the community tent, joined by author Sophie Pierce, chatting about #WildWords and the important relationships between #creativity, connection and #conservation.

We were delighted to join almost 100 people in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the #TwoMoorsWay on Friday 29th of May. We walked 7 miles from Witheridge to Morchard Bishop, and then celebrated with talks, a photographic display & of course a cake. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/50th-anniver...

Aimed at writers, artists, poets, bloggers or other creatives whose work inspires ecological activism and care for nature, the Wild Words residential offers space to recharge and incubate ideas. www.moorlandguides.co.uk/wild-words-d... #Dartmoor #activism #naturewriting

This year we awarded Moor Boots grants across 38 organisations, supporting 248 young people. £25,329 of funding has been provided to purchase essential outdoor kit, including 127 pairs of walking boots and 134 sets of waterproofs. #tentors #moorboots dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/ten-tors-tri...

The Duchy have announced plans to re-open the empty Visitor Centre in #Princetown. The building is undergoing an extensive refurbishment, and will be re-opened under the name 'Gather and Moor.' dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/former-dartm... #Dartmoor #visitorcentre

Entries to the #Dartmoor Ellwood Classic #Walling Competition are open. Competitors will benefit from an allocated camping area, onsite hot food offerings, a bar, showers and evening entertainment. Plus, there's the chance to win a prestigious trophy in each class. Contact: [email protected]

Members, non-members, supporters and anyone who loves #Dartmoor are warmly invited to join us for our Annual General Meeting and Mini Conference on Saturday 13th June. Book your free ticket here: dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/agm2026/ #AGM #conference #conservation #accesssupport #landmanagement

#Bus services are limited in many parts of our #NationalParks & Sunday services are particularly scarce. Nationally 71% of leisure trips are made by car or van which rises to 93% in National Parks. The DPA & @campaign4parks.bsky.social are calling for improvements. www.cnp.org.uk/support/camp...

Join us for gentle nature connection and #writing at DPA owned Pudsham Meadows, with environmental composer Roz Brady. Plus, Roz will share extracts from her own work, which weaves together ecology, history & a sense of place. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dpa-partne... #naturewriting #creativewriting

The DPA are very pleased to have been able to support students from Bodmin College, via our #MoorBoots grant scheme. We provided £2,080 for appropriate clothing & boots, the cost of which would otherwise prevent the school from taking part in the #JubileeChallenge. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The Moorlander has reported on a recent workday at #Princetown Churchyard, where DPA Conservation Volunteers teamed up with Gardening the Grounds. More than 20 volunteers helped pull invasive Himalayan Balsam and strim back overgrown bramble. #volunteering www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/green-i...

This year we have supported 248 young people to take part in #TenTors, the Jubilee Challenge & other outdoor adventures through our #MoorBoots Grant scheme. £25,329 of funding has been awarded to purchase essential outdoor kit, including 127 pairs of walking boots and 134 sets of waterproofs.

Taking time to be present in #nature has huge health benefits, but can sometimes feel inaccessible. As part of the DPA’s broader aim of supporting access to #Dartmoor, we were pleased to run a free #mindfulness walk as part of the Dartmoor Tors Festival. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/mindfulness-...

The Ellwood Classic #Walling Competition comes to Merrivale on Saturday 27th June. It’s fantastic to have the opportunity to host this prestigious competition on Dartmoor, with both local & visiting wallers competing against the clock. Book FREE tickets. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/national-wal...

Each year, Devon Wildlife Trust and Butterfly Conservation, with the help of local #volunteers, monitor populations of marsh #fritillary butterfly. They’d love to hear if you spot any on #Dartmoor. Email: Rachel Kaleta, [email protected] dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/marsh-fritil...

The PRSD have shared a glowing writeup on the Dartmoor Tors Festival, which was attended by around 1500 people. As lead partner for the festival this year, the DPA are delighted to have been able to support community engagement with culture, history and landscape. www.theprsd.co.uk/2026/05/04/n...

The Dartmoor Tors Festival is now in full swing, with walks, exhibitions and performances happening across the bank holiday weekend. The DPA are delighted to support as lead partner for 2026. Full festival programme: dartmoortorsfestival.co.uk/programme/ #torsfestival #Dartmoor #mayday #Ashburton

DPA members are warmly invited to attend the #Dartmoor Local #History Day, on Saturday 20th June at Parke. This is a yearly opportunity for local history groups to catch up on recent developments & share #research. Lunch and refreshments provided. Spaces are limited, please email to book a place.

The Atlantic #woodland at High House Waste is home to a range of specialist #lichen communities and considered a rare habitat, with 83,000 hectares remaining in the UK. 123 lichen species were recorded on the site in 2025/26. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/managing-spe... #Dartmoor #ecology #SSSI

We're pleased to have been invited by Art and Energy to record a snippet reframing bogs in a positive folkloric light, and our input will be broadcast on Noods radio on Thursday 30th April, alongside lots of other fascinating content. Listen here: www.noodsradio.com #bogs #folklore #Dartmoor

The Ellwood Classic #Drystone #Walling Competition comes to #Dartmoor on Saturday 27th June. Register you place now to compete in Professional, Professional-pair, Veteran and Amateur classes. Enjoy good company, bring along family and friends to spectate, and celebrate this iconic rural skill.

Two intrepid #volunteers joined DPA #Ecological Consultant Albert Knott for a night survey on our land at High House Waste. The aim was to record rare Blue Ground #Beetles, believed to be extinct until 1994, when a population was confirmed on #Dartmoor. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/blue-ground-...

The Dartmoor Preservation Association welcomes the launch of the new report from @campaign4parks.bsky.social - Leading National Parks into the Future: Modernising National Park Authority Governance. www.cnp.org.uk/news/new-rep... #Dartmoor #nationalpark #report

Hannah Durdin of Moorland Guides shares one of her favourite family friendly walks, from Shipley Bridge to Avon Dam. This walk offers an easy route to follow, some gorgeous paddling spots & the best of #Dartmoor with temperate rainforest & wide open moor. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/five-accessi...

Huge thanks to Samantha Pertherick, who has just completed a Yorkshire 2 Peaks challenge to raise money for our Moor Boots access grant scheme. She hiked 17+ miles and climbed 3,767ft, all with Storm Dave fast approaching. It's not too late to donate! www.justgiving.com/page/samanth... #moorboots

An interesting behind the scenes perspective from Paul Harris of Glavind Strachan Photography, who photographed our depiction of St Gudula for the Dartmoor Tors Festival. He delves into the complex and contrasting history of this local (or not so local) saint. glavindstrachan.com/blog/st-gudu...

By reconnecting with local customs, by invoking #Dartmoor rivers as beings with agency and presence, the Dartmoor Tors Festival invites both locals and visitors to enter a deeper relationship with the national park. #holywell #welldressing #mayday dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/ancient-holy...

With the long weekend ahead, it's the perfect time to plan a walk on #Dartmoor. We've teamed up with Dartmoor Partner and Moorland Guides to share 5 easy, #family friendly and accessible #walks that are sure to please all ages. #familywalks #easywalks #shortwalk visitdartmoor.co.uk/five-easy-an...

#Dartmoor #Tinworking Research Group extend an invite to their Parish Day on Sat 25th April. There will be #lectures in the morning, coffee, #exhibitions, bookstall, and an afternoon #walk to explore New Vitifer Consols and Bushdown Mine, which are in the vicinity of the Warren House Inn.

The DPA would like to extend huge thanks to all the volunteers, musicians and guests that make #Ugfest happen and we are very grateful to have been chosen as one of the charities to benefit from the 2025 #festival. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/ugfest-raise... #moorboots #accessforall

We're supporting the #Dartmoor Tors #Festival as lead partner for 2026, which includes playing a part in the closing parade. This celebrates community, culture and life giving water, symbolized by the dressing of St. Gudula's healing well in #Ashburton. www.theprsd.co.uk/2026/04/01/g...

Episode 3 in the new 'Inside Britain's National Parks' series focuses on Dartmoor, shining a spotlight on the numerous ways that people connect with the landscape and work to protect it. Look out for an appearance from our Comms Officer, Helen. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... #Dartmoor #conservation