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Current approaches to peatland restoration on Dartmoor.

On Wednesday 20 September we organised a talk at Belstone Village Hall to hear more about the current approaches to peatland restoration on Dartmoor.Â…

A tribute to Tanya Welch who was secretary of the Dartmoor Society from 2011 – 2020

It is with sadness this week that we learn of the death of Tanya Welch who served as secretary of the Dartmoor Society from 2011 to 2020. As well as p…

Letter to MP’s by Alan Endacott

In April 2023 Alan Endacott, former chair of the Dartmoor Society, wrote to MP’s raising his concerns about the proposals to remove livestock f…

Visit to Corndonford Farm HQ of the Dartmoor Hill Pony Association

by Annabel Crowley Members of the Dartmoor Society spent a fascinating afternoon with the Friends of the Dartmoor Hill Pony (FDHP), on Wednesday 10 M…

Wild Camping Discussion 29 March Moretonhampstead Parish Hall 

Wild Camping Discussion  Report by Caya Edwards Photo: Mike Rego The withdrawal of the right to wild camp on Dartmoor is highly contested and we deci…

The Dartmoor Society’s letter to the press regarding the current controversy over further reductions in grazing on the Dartmoor Commons.

Dartmoor farmers and farming culture are being sacrificed to meet Natural England’s environmental targets. Shoveldown stone row obscured by Mo…

The Dartmoor Society – 25 years of shared experiences – and a greater understanding of Dartmoor.

The Dartmoor Society, now in its 25th year, is an independent member charity that is devoted to celebrating the wonders of Dartmoor and to help create…

Article about Bill Murray recently published in Oke Links

Lindsay Turpin of Oke Links recently published this article about Bill Murray. Dartmoor singer and champion of the spoken word, Bill Murray, is electe…
Photo: Bill Murray by Chris Chapman
Photo: Chris Chapman

Seasonal Greetings

On behalf of our Vice Chairman Alan Endacott and the Executive Committee we would all like to give sincere thanks to everyone who has supported the …

End of Year Seasonal Round-Up

As we near the end of 2018 we can reflect on a very successful landmark 20th Anniversary year packed full of interesting and informative events and …