Dartmoor's Daughter

05/05/2026

Have you ever seen a snail up a tree? Me neither!🐌

There were two of them within a few metres of each other…on a hawthorn and a blackthorn🌳

Answers on a postcard are welcome🤗

03/05/2026

The programme is here… 🌿

Come and take a look at what’s waiting for you at the Dartmoor Outdoor Festival 2026.

From 28th–30th August 2026 in Princetown, Dartmoor, we’re bringing together adventure, nature, wellbeing and community for an unforgettable few days on the moor.

✨ Walks & adventures
🎤 Inspirational speakers
🧗 Rock climbing
🏃 Ultramarathon
🧘 Wellness zone, Tai Chi & sauna
🎶 Music, films & storytellers
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family activities
…and so much more still to announce.

Whether you’re joining us for adventure, inspiration, or simply to enjoy the incredible landscape of Dartmoor, there’s something for everyone.

📍 Princetown, Dartmoor
📅 28th–30th August 2026 (with walks and adventures until 4th September)

The full programme is live now, explore what’s on and book your place today.

👉 www.dartmooroutdoorfestival.co.uk

01/05/2026

28/04/2026

This is one of the beautiful spots we will be visiting on Friday’s walk to celebrate Beltane.

Did you know that up to a thousand people once crossed Dartmoor on foot, horseback, and in wagonettes to gather at Bellever Tor on the first Friday in May - picnicking, racing, and revelling to welcome the start of summer on ‘Bellever Day’!

(There’s three Morris Dancing groups dancing up the Beltane dawn if you’re an early riser - Cogs and Wheels Ladies Morris at Nine Maidens, Belstone; Dartmoor Border Morris at Sharpitor carpark under Leeden Tor; Beltane Border Morris and Grimspound Border Morris at Haytor)

Friday morning’s walk has been created for Dartmoor Tors Festival 30th April - 4th May This walk is now waitlist only but check out the programme, it’s rich with experts, authors, archaeologists, storytellers, walk leaders, birders, musicians, artists, photographers, and more! Tickets - https://dartmoortorsfestival.co.uk

Up the May!☀️🎶🍃💃🏞️🐝☀️🐍🔥🌳🌼

26/04/2026

Beautiful Sunday stroll walk from home this morning to Wilder Sauna next to the beautiful River Teign at Mill End Hotel

The woodland floor is carpeted in bluebells, and the rich scent and colours filled our senses. And as we sat in the sauna, we spotted wrens and robins singing and foraging. What a treat! Thank you Sarah for the invitation, lovely to share it with you🙏

🏞️☀️🌳🥾🐝🪺🌳🌸🍃🐾🌳🏊🌊🌸🐦
Join me on 5th July for a beautiful circular walk through the Teign Gorge, followed by a sauna and dip in the river. Tickets & more info - https://www.dartmoorsdaughter.com/walks-on-dartmoor/riverside-walk-wild-swim-dartmoor-sauna

25/04/2026

Looking forward to this! There are still SPACES available, please tags/share with anyone you think maybe interested, thank you!☀️🏊🌊🌳🥾🍃🌼🏞️

Reconnect with nature at Bovey Castle with a wild swim, yoga session and nourishing botanical brunch. £85 per person.

24/04/2026

A wonderful afternoon yesterday spent in the company of the inimitable Alan Endacott.

We spent a happy few hours together exploring potentially unrecorded prehistoric features; admiring vibrant Devil’s Matchstick lichen, a pretty wheatear running along the ground, and a rare pair of lapwing.

Alan is born and bred Dartmoor. He is founder of the Museum of Dartmoor Life; a Stained Glass artist/expert; and has rediscovered many prehistoric monuments including the Sittaford, Irishman’s Wall, and Metherall stone circles plus a host of other structures such as dolmens and more. His work invites us into a deeper understanding of life on Dartmoor over thousands of years. You can follow his findings, and contribute to his PhD costs here - https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/prehistoric-ritual-landscapes-of-ne-dartmoor-phd

23/04/2026

If you're interested in access issues on Dartmoor then please attend the meetings of the 'Dartmoor Access Forum'. Next one is tonight 23rd April at 6pm in the main meeting room at DNPA HQ at Parke near Bovey Tracey.

You can sit in the gallery at the back and listen/observe members discussing related issues. You can't raise questions at the meeting but can submit them beforehand if wanted.

'The Dartmoor Local Access Forum is the statutory, independent body established under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. The Forum advises the Authority, and other organisations, at a strategic level on how to make Dartmoor more accessible and enjoyable in ways which address environmental, social and economic interests.
The Forum provides advice on a range of issues including:
*Improving rights of way and making them accessible to more people
*Access Land Management
*Visitor Management
*National Park Management Plans and Recreation Strategies

All members of the Forum are appointed in a voluntary capacity representing a wide range of interests including farming and land management, users of rights of way and Access Land, health, social inclusion, tourism and business.'

The agenda is available here -

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22/04/2026

Yesterday’s adventure was with a home education group who are creating a play for their parents and guardians about Bowerman the hunter, his hounds and the witches🏹 🐶🌳🧙‍♀️

Inspired by the tales in my book last year, organisers Carly and Catherine invited me to lead a session out on the moor with the children to learn more about the landscape and its stories. What a brilliantly adventurous and curious group they were! Ranging in age from 71/2-14 years, we explored Bowerman’s Nose and Southcott Rocks on Hayne Down (they took charcoal rubbings of the granite to make tickets for the play); discovered and talked about oak, blackthorn, crabapple, gorse, lousewort, bluebells and lichens; beetles and buzzards; and had to move swiftly out of the way of a fast moving herd of cows protecting their calves!

I was lucky enough to have explored these places as a child, and to be taught about the mystery, magic, beauty and cultural traditions of Dartmoor…and I love passing the learning, fun and care on to children. Thank you Carly and Catherine for the invitation to join you all. I can’t wait to hear how the play turns out!

Link in Bio for the book, and private group sessions🏞️🌼🌳🐄🌸🐾🍃🐰

22/04/2026