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On Friday, 25th August, Dartmoor National Park Authority (DNPA) was notified that an application seeking to appeal the Court of Appeal’s judgment on back-pack camping on the moors had been lodged with the Supreme Court. Dartmoor National Park ...

16 Sept 2023 at 02:16

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New date for Dartmoor's History Hunters Day

Dartmoor's History Hunters Day is back, after being postponed earlier in the summer due to wet and windy weather. Saturday, 16th September is the new date for the family day out which will be packed with great activities dedicated to helping ...

15 Sept 2023 at 04:22

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DEFRA think the Dartmoor Pixies work for free

Dartmoor National Park Authority (DNPA) has warned of severe financial pressures following what it describes as the largest cut to its government funding in years, prompting one member to accuse ministers of acting as if the mythical ...

09 Apr 2025 at 08:00

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Would you pay to visit the national park?

People may have to pay to access Dartmoor in the future unless the government comes up with a new way of funding national parks. That’s one of the options suggested by Dartmoor National Park Authority’s (DNPA) Chief Executive, as ...

30 Mar 2025 at 07:45

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Sheep farming helps turn life around for Dartmoor man

Stephen Keighley, a relatively new sheep farmer from Sampford Spiney on Dartmoor, has found farming to be a lifeline for his mental health. The 52-year-old, who started his farming journey in 2019, admits that tending to his ...

03 Apr 2025 at 13:07

Dartmoor wildfire destroys acres of moorland in one of Devon’s largest blazes on record

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Dartmoor wildfire destroys 12,500 acres in one of Devon’s largest blazes on record

A massive wildfire has scorched acres of moorland in Dartmoor, devastating a large swathe of protected natural landscape and triggering one of the most significant fire emergencies in Devon’s recent history. The blaze ...

06 May 2025 at 09:15

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New minibuses to boost rural transport

Two new minibuses have been purchased to improve transport links in rural areas of Devon. Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the vehicles will operate in six locations: Teign Valley, Chudleigh, Bovey, Ashburton,...

17 May 2025 at 07:00

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Plans are afoot to triple public donations to Dartmoor

Dartmoor National Park Authority’s ‘Donate for Dartmoor’ scheme has raised £84,000 since 2020 to support nature projects, but has been fairly static for the last three years. The authority has no one to run the fund ...

16 May 2025 at 11:00

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First trees planted to expand Wistman’s Wood

Kensington Palace has announced the successful planting of the first trees as part of an ambitious project to double the size of Wistman’s Wood, one of the South West’s rarest and most iconic temperate rainforests. ...

31 Mar 2025 at 12:55

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Young artists showcase Dartmoor’s beauty in 2025 youth art competition

Three young artists have triumphed in the 2025 Dartmoor Youth Art Competition, a collaboration between youth-led Roots Clothing and the Dartmoor Preservation Association (DPA). The competition, which invited ...

05 May 2025 at 07:30

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Comprehensive summer survey to assess Moorland bird populations on Dartmoor

A significant survey of key moorland bird species is underway this summer on Dartmoor. The initiative, a collaboration between the South West Peatland Partnership (SWPP), the RSPB, Dartmoor National Park ...

30 Jul 2024 at 11:59

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Fire warning for Dartmoor as weekend risk hits ‘very high’

Dartmoor National Park Authority has issued a high fire risk warning ahead of this weekend, urging visitors to take extra care as dry and sunny weather increases the risk of wildfires. The Fire Severity ...

08 May 2025 at 14:36

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