Forthcoming Events
Booking Events
Dartmoor Society members please sign in to book events.
Non-members can book events from this page. Our events are often oversubscribed.
If you cannot attend an event you have booked, please let us know.
Dart Valley Rainforest Walk, led by Geri Skeens
10am – 1pm. There are two car parks, one each side of the dam. We meet in the car park on the Hexworthy side; this is the car park with a toilet block.
A short, slow walk through the beautiful woods that cloak the steep-sided Dart valley. These deciduous woodlands are known as temperate rainforest and you will learn a little about this extremely biodiverse habitat, rarer globally than tropical rainforest. Our rainforests are characterised by abundant epiphytes – mosses, ferns and lichens that cover almost every available surface – some of which are of international importance. We will take a closer look at some of these and be on the lookout for rare filmy ferns – tiny ferns so delicate that you can see through them. Our aim is to increase your knowledge and deepen your appreciation of this precious habitat.
What you need to know:
The walk is about three miles on uneven ground that is stony and slippery in places so wear well-treaded footwear. Be prepared for all weathers, with waterproofs and warm layers. Feel free to bring a snack.
Under 18’s:
The event is pitched at adult level but under-18’s with an adult interest in the subject are welcome if accompanied by their parent or guardian.
Dogs:
Sorry but this event is not suitable for dogs
Event leader:
Geri Skeens, nature guide with an infectious love of even tiny plants
Visit Linhay Hill Quarry
Linhay Hill Quarry is among the most important quarries in Devon, being one of only four limestone quarries that between them produce consistently over 80% of the crushed rock aggregate sold in Devon. The others are all owned by a global international company, by contrast Linhay Hill Quarry is a family run business. Surprisingly it is also within the Dartmoor National Park, although you would be hard pressed to notice it as you drive past it on the A38.
The visit offers a unique opportunity to look behind the scenes and learn how the quarry works. We will be shown round by Neil Gibbs, quarry manager. The visit will be on foot, so attendees must be steady enough on their feet to navigate rough and uneven surfaces and have suitable footwear. High Viz and hard hats will be provided. Numbers are limited to 20 as this is a busy environment and it is important that members stick together as a group so they can hear what is said and appreciate the quality of information given by the tour guide.
Meet at 10.00 in the weighbridge car park in the quarry. Please use the main entrance and
follow signs.
Celebrating the Soul of Dartmoor
Spiritual Celebration of Dartmoor in Prose, Poetry and Music in Widecombe’s St Pancras Church, 2 – 4pm.
Led by our vice-chair Nick Fennemore, there will be time to enjoy the surroundings and appreciate some of the ways that people through the years have expressed their feelings about Dartmoor in words and song.
This is a free event, but booking is advised, using the free ticket option below.
Please do get in touch with Nick if you have some words or music to contribute.
07919 547508 canonfennemore@btinternet.com
