12

Jan

Discovering Tavistock Canal: Top Tips for a Great Day Out

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Discovering Tavistock Canal: Top Tips for a Great Day Out Not everyone wants to hike Kilimanjaro, or even all the tors on Dartmoor. But getting out and about when you’re on holiday doesn’t need to be arduous. We have some delightful, and easy, walks on our doorstep which guests love.   Tavistock Canal winds through […]

22

Nov

Hollywood Arrives in 2025 to Film the Werwulf Movie on Dartmoor

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Hollywood Arrives in 2025 to Film the Werwulf Movie on Dartmoor Robert Eggers, director of 2024’s Nosferatu has chosen to film his latest Werwulf movie on Dartmoor. His choice means Hollywood, or at least a little part of it, arrived for filming on Dartmoor earlier this autumn.   Touted to be the darkest and scariest […]

29

Sep

Tavistock: Devon’s Most Important Stannary Town

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Tavistock: Devon’s Most Important Stannary Town It’s hard to visit Dartmoor without noticing the marks of a bygone era. Tin mining (and later copper mining) between the 13th and 20th Centuries helped shape our landscape. Tin mines, the ruins of engine and blowing houses for smelting tin and the grand buildings of Tavistock serve as […]

07

Aug

Dartmoor Glamping Pods: What to Expect

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Camping on Dartmoor puts you back in touch with nature and gives you the opportunity to see some of Britain’s most amazing wildlife. And while wild camping is still allowed on Dartmoor, it’s not the comfiest way to enjoy this wonderfully wild landscape. Explore Dartmoor on a walking holiday – you can walk straight onto […]

08

May

Why is Dartmoor so barren?

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Why is Dartmoor so barren? Dartmoor National Park evokes a sense of ancient wilderness. Its dramatic granite tors piercing the skyline and vast, seemingly empty moorlands stretching to the horizon beckon campers and holidaymakers year-round. Yet, the very openness of this iconic landscape begs the question: Why is Dartmoor so barren?   The story of […]

13

Mar

Dartmoor’s Secret Residents: The Reintroduction of Pine Martens

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Dartmoor’s Secret Residents: The Reintroduction of Pine Martens       Since 1951, Dartmoor’s wild beauty has been returning.  Collaven Moor now shelters rare plants, butterflies, birds and damselflies. This spring will see it teem with life. In the autumn of 2024, the secretive pine marten also made a comeback. The reintroduction of pine martins […]

15

Jan

Dartmoor Wildlife Gains Ground with Collaven Moor

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Dartmoor Wildlife Gains Ground with Collaven Moor Late last year, Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT) sent out word to help Dartmoor wildlife. Collaven Moor, just a 20 minute drive from our holiday park was up for grabs. The chance to protect more of our local wildlife being too good to miss, we happily supported DWT to […]

15

Nov

Dartmoor Cists – Prehistoric Burial Sites

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Dartmoor Cists – Prehistoric Burial Sites     Earlier this year, a new Dartmoor cist was discovered by local historian Paul Rendell when he noticed the feature appearing from the eroding peat. Dartmoor has over 200 cists. These ancient burial chambers give us a peek into Early Bronze Age lives and death on Dartmoor.   […]

04

Sep

5 Reasons to Visit Dartmoor

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            5 Reasons to Visit Dartmoor    People from all over the UK and the world are drawn to visit Dartmoor for the uniquely wild landscape. This wonderful space has evolved dramatically over millions of years. Criss-crossed with public paths and byways, and dotted with astounding granite Tors, Dartmoor National […]

13

Jul

The top three camping and caravanning sites on Dartmoor

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The top three camping and caravanning sites on Dartmoor   When it comes to camping and caravanning around Dartmoor, you’re spoilt for choice. This beautiful national park is ringed with wonderful spots to pitch a tent or park a motorhome. Camping and caravanning sites on Dartmoor – within the bounds of the national park – […]