Dartmoor Walks & Experiences
Walks and Experiences are designed to help you Explore, Learn and Enjoy Dartmoor.
We offer a range of activities for differing abilities, locations and interests including navigation, archaeology, geology, flora and fauna, myths and legends, farming, foraging, wild swimming, mindfulness, and more on Dartmoor. We look forward to having you join us!
Please check the information carefully before booking, including what to wear/bring, concessions, and cancellation policy. If the walk or experience you want to book is full, please add yourselves to the waitlist, or consider Private Hire which can be tailored to your interests, ability and location.
Hidden Gems of Dartmoor (Online Talk)
Join Emma for an illustrated talk exploring some of Dartmoor's lesser-known places, features, flora, fauna and stories. There will also be a few popular locations but viewed differently through the eyes of a Dartmoor Guide.
Dartmoor Myths and Legends - Exploring Origins and Inspirations (Online Talk)
Inside every seemingly strange story of witches, black dogs, and ghostly happenings on Dartmoor is a small kernel of truth. What are the real histories or possible origins behind the devil at Widecombe church; Hairy Hands; Faithless Wives of Chagford; Hound of the Baskervilles; Bowerman’s Nose and Hound Tor; and more?
Dartmoor Myths and Legends Talk (Organised by Kingston Local History Society)
Inside every seemingly strange story of witches, black dogs, and ghostly happenings there is often a small kernel of truth. What are the real stories behind the Devil at Widecombe church, Hairy Hands, Faithless Wives of Chagford, Hound of the Baskervilles, Bowermans Nose, Nine Maidens, Lady Howard and her ghostly coach of bones, Jay's grave and more....
Dartmoor Myths and Legends Talk (organised by The Ivybridge Bookshop)
Inside every seemingly strange story of witches, black dogs, and ghostly happenings there is often a small kernel of truth. What are the real stories behind the Devil at Widecombe church, Hairy Hands, Faithless Wives of Chagford, Hound of the Baskervilles, Bowermans Nose, Nine Maidens, Lady Howard and her ghostly coach of bones, Jay's grave and more....
The Lych Way or ‘Way of the Dead’ - Online Talk
Corpse roads existed all over Britain, and Dartmoor was no different. This medieval route was used by inhabitants of the ancient tenements in the central basin to carry their dead many arduous miles across the moor to Lydford, the former ecclesiastical capital of Dartmoor Forest. Join Emma on a photographic journey to explore the fascinating history, features, and changes of use along this ancient track.
Dartmoor Myths and Legends Talk (Organised by Friends of Totnes Museum)
Inside every seemingly strange story of witches, black dogs, and ghostly happenings there is often a small kernel of truth. What are the real stories behind the Devil at Widecombe church, Hairy Hands, Faithless Wives of Chagford, Hound of the Baskervilles, Bowermans Nose, Nine Maidens, Lady Howard and her ghostly coach of bones, Jay's grave and more....
Dartmoor Myths & Legends Talk with Afternoon Tea (organised by Gidleigh Park)
Join local guide and expert, Emma Cunis discuss Dartmoor's myths and legends with Afternoon Tea.
Dartmoor Myths and Legends Talk (organised by the Museum of Dartmoor Life)
Inside every seemingly strange story of witches, black dogs, and ghostly happenings there is often a small kernel of truth. What are the real stories behind the Devil at Widecombe church, Hairy Hands, Faithless Wives of Chagford, Hound of the Baskervilles, Bowermans Nose, Nine Maidens, Lady Howard and her ghostly coach of bones, Jay's grave and more....
Magical Myths & Moorland Legends Talk
An evening of stories, art, and folklore with Emma Cunis, Terri Windling - renowned folklorist and award-winning writer - and artist, Gina Hemery.
Tall Tales and Strange Stories: Dartmoor’s Daughter in conversation with Sophie Pierce (organised by Dartmoor Tors Festival)
Tall Tales and Strange Stories: Dartmoor’s Daughter in conversation with Sophie Pierce
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Create a bespoke day out with some of our carefully crafted, private guided walks.
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What to Wear/Bring Recommendations
Dartmoor is an upland environment in Devon with two coastlines nearby on the north and south coasts so weather can be unpredictable, change swiftly, and forecasts are not always reliable. For your enjoyment and safety, it is essential that you come prepared with suitable outdoors clothing including:
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Walking boots/shoes - Ideally with sturdy grips on the soles. Gaiters or wellies are recommended for wet ground.
Warm layers - Dartmoor is several degrees colder than lowland environments so thermals, hats and gloves can be important
Waterproof jacket and trousers - Bring them whatever the forecast!
Walking poles - If you have them
Sunscreen
Snacks and drinks
Personal first aid kit
Mobile phone for emergencies - We recommend that you sign up to ‘Emergency SMS’ before a Dartmoor walk www.emergencysms.net
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By pre-arrangement only. We love dogs but not all walks and activities are suitable for doggy companions, so please check before booking by contacting info@dartmoorsdaughter.com
It is imperative that dogs are well behaved and under very close control at all times around people and livestock, or they must be on a lead. Dog owners must abide by Dartmoor National Park Authority (DNPA) Byelaws. See Section 9 and Footnote 6 regarding livestock worrying on Access Land plus requests during Ground Nesting Bird season (1st March – 31st July).
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Dowsing Walk - Dowsing rods (you can purchase from us if necessary).
Navigation Training – OS Map (OL28 Ordnance Survey map of Dartmoor) and a Compass - Silva is recommended and a good source is Dartmoor National Park Visitors Centres or dash4it.co.uk. Any of the following would be fine: Silva Starter 8; Silva Field; Silva Ranger; Silva Expedition 4.
Terms & Conditions
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Due to limited spaces on our walks and experiences, we request that if you need to cancel you do so at least four weeks before by emailing us at info@dartmoorsdaughter.com
Events will go ahead come rain or shine (with certain exceptions mentioned on our Cancellation Policy page). We do not offer refunds. If you cancel more than 4 weeks before the date of the walk or experience we will send you a credit note to use within 1 year minus a £5 admin fee and the original booking fee.
We do not transfer tickets so in this instance you can use your credit note to rebook with us.
We do not offer refunds, transfer of tickets or credit notes for cancellations within 4 weeks of the date of a walk or experience. We recommend in this instance that you try to resell/pass on your ticket yourself. If you manage to resell/pass on please let us know who will be attending in your place.
Please see our cancellation policy for more information.
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Please note, all walks and activities are undertaken at your own risk. Dartmoor’s Daughter accepts no liability for accidents or incidents.
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When you book onto a walk with us, we usually require some information from you for ticketing purposes, and we also ask for you to provide us with any relevant medical information. We will use this information to communicate with you about your walk or event and any payments that are made, and we require any third-party booking platforms to comply with relevant data protection legislation. We will not keep your information for any longer than is required.
Please see our Privacy Notice for more information.
Access for All
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Access to national parks and the natural world is vital for individual and community health and wellbeing. Responsibility and care for our environment stems from learning, exploring and enjoying so we design walks and talks to be as accessible as possible to everyone.
Keep an eye out on our website and in seasonal newsletters for free-to-attend opportunities offered to you due to the kindness of organisational funding.
And Dartmoor’s Daughter is one of many individuals and organisations that offer donation-only walks for the Annual Dartmoor Walking Festival every September.
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Please get in touch if you plan to use public transport to travel, or wish to car share to a walk start point. We will help to put you in touch.
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If you want to join us for a specific walk or talk but have low/no income, please ask us for a concessionary rate info@dartmoorsdaughter.com
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We offer a range of walks and experiences that aim to accommodate a variety of abilities, needs and interests:
Look for the ‘Level’ description on each public group walk. Some are short and gentle, others will be longer and more challenging.
Contact info@dartmoorsdaughter.com to enquire if a specific public group walk is suitable for you or your loved ones/group
Book a private day (or half-day) out that can be tailored to your abilities, needs, interests, timings, and location
Dartmoor offers wonderful opportunities for everyone to get out and about:
Trampers/All Terrain Mobility Scooters available for hire on Dartmoor at Devon Cycle Hire, National Trust (Buckland Abbey, Parke & Lydford Gorge) and Plymouth Bike Hire)