Enjoy Dartmoor 2012 -2013

Interestingly the most hit pages on this Blog have something to do with War Horse - now there's a surprise.

Dartmoor National Park means different things to different people - obvious I suppose, but its the combination of living, working and recreation in close proximity that makes it different from say a country park or open space not in a National Park, because of the unique environmental and physical features of the landscape.

So as it happens the latest edition of Dartmoor National Park's http://www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk/ (short video on the opening page about 'War Horse'), 'Enjoy Dartmoor 2012-2013' http://www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk/visiting/vi-planningyourvisit/guide-to-the-national-park contains a lot on this topic and all aspects of life, work and recreation on the Moor.

For visitors and locals alike the booklet contains masses of things to do, places to go etc. etc. and details of Ranger Guided Walks, including 'War Horse Walks' - page 25.

You can also download MP3 walks from the web site, and I've done this, and even if you think you know an area, there is always seems to be something you never quite knew. There is also an iphone app. available.

The booklet also tells you about farming and the natural features of the Moor, and its not surprising that Dartmoor National Park like the other NPs are considered 'Britain's breathing spaces'.


Also out is a 'Coach Driver's Handbook' for the Dartmoor Area 2012 - details from Parke (01626 832093) or High Moorland Visitor Centre (01822 890414); and a leaflet entitled 'Paws on Dartmoor' http://www.dartmoor.gov.uk/visiting/vi-caringfordartmoor/vi-walkingwithdog and at this time 1st March to 31st July 'When walking your dog on Dartmoor, please keep it on a short lead during the lambing and bird breeding season'.

Ranger Ralph's Club, open to those aged 5-12 has issued Newsletter 48, with Ranger Ralph's Family Fun Events for 2012.

And finally - the Haytor Hopper bus service 271 has returned for the season, and will run until the end of October 2012. The route goes from Newton Abbot (train station),  Bovey Tracey, Haytor,  Widdecombe-in-the Moor, Hound Tor (Swallerton Gate), Manaton, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot (train Station). Further details of times, costs and evening excursions go onto the web site or telephone 01822 890414.

Enjoy Moor.....