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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 […]

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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 […]

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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.   […]

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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 […]

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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 – […]

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Apr

Dartmoor Camping With a Fire – Is It Allowed?

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There is something very special about camping with a fire. Sharing Dartmoor tales and legends around the flickering flames. Roasting marshmallows with giggling kids. Letting your mind relax as you watch the sparks and flames after an active day exploring the moors. Fires and camping go hand in hand. But when it comes to unique […]

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Feb

Three Great Dartmoor Camping Spots Near Pubs

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If you enjoy your creature comforts, a pint in the sunshine and the great outdoors, this blog is for you! We’ve rounded up the three best Dartmoor camping spots near pubs. Because getting wild doesn’t mean you have to forego the things you love. One of our earlier blogs covers the top three pubs to […]

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Feb

Prepare For The Best Summer Yet: Three Dartmoor Camping Spots to Visit in 2024

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Whether you’re planning your first outdoor adventure or you’re a seasoned camper, Dartmoor is an excellent place to enjoy the wild outdoors! The area is designated as a national park, so, Dartmoor camping spots within its boundaries are few and far between. That makes our camping ground at Langstone Manor Park pretty special! We’re nestled […]

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Oct

Fun Activities to Do on Dartmoor in the Rain

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Fun Activities to Do on Dartmoor in the Rain There’s no denying it, Dartmoor is rainy. Thanks to the high position and south-westerly flow of air, Dartmoor gets double the amount of rain as the Scilly Isles. It even trumps the coastal areas of Devon and Cornwall when it comes to rainfall. Even so, it’s […]

09

Aug

A Historic Landscape: Was Dartmoor Once a Lush Forest?

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A Historic Landscape: Was Dartmoor Once a Lush Forest?   The earth has been changing for billions of years. The landscape you see outside your window looked very different 10,000 years ago. 100,000 years ago they’d be unrecognisable. It’s the same for our favourite windswept national park — 10,000 years ago, Dartmoor was a forest. […]