The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust (DPHT) has been awarded a grant from the Norman Family Trust to support its specialist pony handling service, ensuring the continued welfare and safe management of Dartmoor’s semi-wild ponies.
The funding, announced this week, will support the Trust’s specialist pony handler in delivering essential care to keepers and farmers across Dartmoor....
This October, live theatre is coming right to the heart of Dartmoor. Jubilee Hall, Chagford, will host Wild - a powerful production created by Black Country Touring.
It’s a fitting location for a show that asks: what does “wild” mean to you? For some, it’s the crash of waves or the howl of a wolf. For others, it’s the wilderness on their doorstep or the untamed spark inside...
The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust (DPHT) has been awarded a grant from the Norman Family Trust to support its specialist pony handling service, ensuring the continued welfare and safe management of Dartmoor’s semi-wild ponies.
The funding, announced this week, will support the Trust’s specialist pony handler in delivering essential care to keepers and farmers across Dartmoor.
The Meldon Wildlife Festival is back this year at Meldon Old Quarry, offering an exciting, family-friendly day out on Tuesday 19 August 2025. Organized by Dartmoor National Park Authority in partnership with various wildlife and conservation groups, the event celebrates the beauty of Dartmoor’s nature while raising awareness about peatland conservation.
Dartmoor National Park Authority is urging visitors to help prevent wildfires as hot, dry conditions continue. Lighting fires is illegal, and people are being asked to leave barbecues at home to protect habitats and wildlife.
Recent weeks have seen an increase in fire incidents and damage caused by barbecues, prompting the reminder to follow leave-no-trace principles. These simple...
Marshals have returned to Dartmoor National Park this summer to support Rangers and help keep the moor a safe, welcoming place for everyone. First introduced in 2020, the Dartmoor Marshals are now in their sixth year and continue to provide extra help during the busiest time of year.
From now until mid-September, the Marshals will be on patrol, mainly during the evenings. Their role...
A record 134 students from seven schools within the Ted Wragg Trust successfully took on the legendary Ten Tors Challenge this past weekend, demonstrating outstanding resilience, teamwork and determination across the rugged landscapes of Dartmoor.
Representing 23 teams across 35, 45 and 55-mile routes, students from Exmouth Community College, Honiton Community College, Isca Academy,...
With the Fire Severity Index showing elevated levels of fire risk for Dartmoor in the days ahead, urgent safety advice has been issued to people planning a visit.
The index, which assesses how severe a fire could become if one were to start, currently shows a ‘high risk’ for Dartmoor tomorrow (Friday, 9 May), rising to ‘very high’ on Saturday (10 May), with large swathes of the moor...
Lace up your running shoes and prepare to take on the Dartmoor Marathon, which is set to return after more than 30 years.
Supported by Tavistock-based Flapjackery, the challenging run will take place on April 12, 2026, and will cross the moors, taking in some of the UK’s most iconic scenery within the Dartmoor National Park.
The race director is Dave Chanter, from Peter Tavy,...
Staff from Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter recently joined forces with the Barn Owl Trust for a two-day volunteering project at the Trust’s nature reserve, helping to maintain a thriving natural environment for the iconic birds.
The Trust, located in a tranquil valley on the edge of Dartmoor, established in 1988 is a small UK charity working hard to conserve one of the most...
