14 species of #bat were recorded on DPA owned Pudsham Meadows, during surveys between April and September this year. Their presence is a fantastic indicator of a diverse, well-connected and insect rich habitat. #batsurvey #haymeadows dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/batty-about-...

Batty about Bats - Dartmoor Preservation Association

Devon is home to 15 species of bats, including the Greater and Lesser Horseshoe, Whiskered, Natterer’s, Daubenton’s, Noctule, Leisler’s, Common and Soprano Pipistrelle, Barbastelle and Brown Long-eare...

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#Dartmoor delivered its trademark grey skies and moody mizzle for the second of our #photography walks with Julian Baird on 7th October. Our hardy group donned their waterproofs and we wandered up to Bowerman’s Nose to capture the array of #autumn colours. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/autumn-photo...

Autumn Photo Walk with Julian Baird - Dartmoor Preservation Association

Dartmoor delivered its trademark grey skies and moody mizzle for the second of our photography walks with Julian Baird on the 7th of October. Our hardy group donned their waterproofs and we wandered u...

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Nine #volunteers joined workday leader Kate Wareham for our October #workday at High House Waste. As well as clearing gorse and widening paths, the team set about tackling invasive rhododendron, which was beginning to spread close to the #mire. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/rhododendron...

Rhododendron Clearance at High House Waste - Dartmoor Preservation Association

Continuing work in the Southern Mire, 9 volunteers joined workday leader Kate Wareham for our October workday at High House Waste. The day was still and sunny, with a blue sky that wouldn't have looke...

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Roz Brady, one of our Conservation Volunteers, as well as a writer and composer, shares her enchanting experience taking part in the moth survey at Pudsham Meadows. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/guest-blog-w... #mothsurvey #haymeadows #Dartmoor #volunteering

Guest Blog: What the Moths Taught Me - Dartmoor Preservation Association

Imagine a snow storm – satin, white, ice green, Prussian blue – streaming out of the night, texture upon texture, colour upon colour. Snowflakes pelt into my face, brush my fingers, unhitching the nea...

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Tune in to Hospital Radio #Plymouth today between 5pm & 6pm to hear us talking to presenter Christine about the new #Dartmoor Challenge Badge. The Badge is a free activity, offering the opportunity to learn about Dartmoor’s history, culture & heritage in a flexible & immersive way. #DartmoorBadge

During our most recent workday, on 24th of September, 10 volunteers worked to clear approx 45m of dense, overgrown gorse from the sides and channel of the leat, opening up a whole new section which hadn't seen sunlight for years. #Drakesleat #gorsecontrol dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/new-section-...

New Section of Drake’s Leat Uncovered - Dartmoor Preservation Association

With a new volunteer workday leader at the helm, DPA Conservation Volunteers have expanded their work on Drake's Leat, where it crosses Roborough Common. Stephen Barrow has years of experience leading...

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We're delighted to offer our Moor Boots small #grant giving scheme again for 2027. Moor Boots provides funding for footwear & specialist camping equipment to individuals who may otherwise have been unable to take part in outdoor activities on #Dartmoor. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/access-suppo...

Over the #bird breeding season, a number of dedicated people have been gaining records on Dartmoor Preservation Association sites. These give an important baseline to refer back to after we carry out #habitat management improvements. #landmanagement dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/breeding-bir...

Breeding Bird Surveys - Dartmoor Preservation Association

Following on from the creation of our refreshed Land Management plans, Ecologist Albert Knott has been working to gather baseline information on the flora and fauna of DPA land holdings. As well as li...

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The wide vistas & patchwork colours of Dartmoor have a powerful ability to inspire awe, which has a positive impact on health. On the 1st Sept the DPA led an Awe Walk for the Dartmoor Outdoor Festival, with the aim of mindfully choosing to experience awe. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/widecombe-aw...

Widecombe Awe Walk - Dartmoor Preservation Association

The wide vistas and patchwork colours of Dartmoor have a powerful ability to inspire awe and wonder, especially when viewed from the vantage point of one of its many tors. The joy that often accompani...

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Now in its second year, our Summer Gathering included talks from ecologist Albert Knott, Dr Helen Wilson and Daniel Brown from the Two Moors Pine Marten Project. It was excellent to catch up with members in person and showcase positive news from #Dartmoor. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/summer-gathe...

Summer Gathering at Two Bridges - Dartmoor Preservation Association

Now in its second year, our Summer Gathering is an opportunity for members and allies to come together to socialise and gain an insight into some of our work over the past twelve months. This year we ...

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Can you tell an otter from a pine marten? Could you build a Bronze Age roundhouse? Do you know where Widow Ann kept her toads? Learn about Dartmoor's #ecology, #history & #myths with free activities & resources. Earn your sew-on #Dartmoor Challenge Badge! dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/dartmoor-cha...

#Conservation work on DPA owned land at High House Waste has now expanded into the Southern Mire, with our #volunteers beginning the task of clearing gorse from the mire margins and cutting new access tracks for people and animals. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/cutting-the-... #landmanagement #mires

Cutting the Southern Mire - Dartmoor Preservation Association

Conservation work on DPA owned land at High House Waste has now expanded into the Southern Mire, with our volunteers beginning the task of clearing gorse from the mire margins and cutting new access t...

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The DPA has been keeping #Dartmoor wild and free for 143 years. Dartmoor needs people who love it to speak up for its best interests & we're looking for new #Trustees to help us in our work. Apply with a CV and short covering letter by Friday 9th October. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/trustee-recr...

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our Witches & Wild Hunt storywalk, as part of Dartmoor Outdoor Festival! These folkloric motifs appear in many #Dartmoor stories, & we were treated to a suitably atmospheric & misty day to hear about them on the moor. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/witches-and-...

Witches and the Wild Hunt Storywalk - Dartmoor Preservation Association

This has been our second year leading a storywalk as part of the Dartmoor Outdoor Festival, and these walks are always extremely popular. The focus for our walk this time was witches and the wild hunt...

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Join us for Autumn Fun and Folklore at Parke! This family friendly events runs from 11am to 3pm and it's free to come along and listen to stories, make crafts and try out some activities from the new Dartmoor Challenge Badge. #halftermactivities #Halloween #FamilyDayOut

15 keen photographers joined us & local #photographer Julian Baird to capture the beauty of Dartmoor's heather on a relaxed #photo walk. We explored Bonehill Rocks, Bell Tor, Chinkwell Tor and Honeybag Tor, benefitting from one to one tips & guidance. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/photographin...

Photographing Dartmoor’s Heather - Dartmoor Preservation Association

Late August is the perfect time to see Dartmoor's heather in bloom, offering a photographer's dream palate of vibrant purple alongside bright yellow gorse and the iconic grey granite tors. This year, ...

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*** VENUE CHANGE - PLEASE SHARE *** We're hugely grateful that the Two Bridges Hotel have stepped up to offer their gorgeous Fountain Room for our DPA Summer Gathering this Saturday 19th Sept. Speakers and musical entertainment remain the same! Find out more: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dpa-summer...

Our successful Public Access Fund grant applicants are now delivering life-changing opportunities on Dartmoor. With our support, Pathwinds Outdoors have offered a free of charge weekend boosting women’s confidence to backpack camp on #Dartmoor. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/introduction...

Introduction to Wild Camping and Holistic Weekend for Women - Dartmoor Preservation Association

Having awarded almost 20 grants through our Public Access Fund so far this year, we're delighted to see many of these projects now being delivered in the National Park. Becky Harrison, from Pathwinds ...

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DPA Ecologist Albert Knott led a guided tour of our land at Pudsham Meadows for local art group, Granite Elements. The idea was to encounter some of the special flora & fauna on site & inspire an artistic response to these very special hay meadows. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/granite-elem...

Granite Elements Artists visit Pudsham Meadows - Dartmoor Preservation Association

In late summer, DPA Ecologist Albert Knott led a guided tour of our land at Pudsham Meadows for local art group, Granite Elements. The idea was to encounter some of the special flora and fauna on site...

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Just two spaces remain on the Women's #Navigation walk from #Princetown on Saturday 24th October. These free walks have been supported by the DPA's Public Access Fund and are aimed at building confidence while enjoying #Dartmoor. Contact torie@wellmoor.org.uk to reserve your spot.

We enjoyed talking about our conservation of Drake's Leat at the 'Our Land Flows' event at Market Hall in Plymouth. Our Land Flows: From Peat to Pipe is a collaborative project by the Art & Energy Collective, helping people connect with where water comes from. www.artandenergy.org/news/conserv...

Conserving Drake’s Leat with Dartmoor Preservation Association — The Art and Energy Collective

A Remarkable Feat of Construction Drake’s Leat (or Plymouth Leat) has been a conservation focus for Dartmoor Preservation Association (DPA) for many years, as it’s a remarkable feat of constructio...

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Have you ever admired a pony drift or the beauty of a moorland thorn tree? What importance would you place on these features & how much are they worth? Let us know in this short questionnaire for the Walkham Valley landscape Recovery project: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon... #Dartmoor

Our Summer Gathering is on Sat 19th of Sept & we have a brilliant lineup of speakers, including Daniel Brown from the Two Moors Pine Marten Project. We're looking forward to hearing how these animals have settled back into the ecosystem. Book your ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dpa-summer...

It's the time of year where parasitic Dodder can be seen flowering on #Dartmoor! Dodder attaches to a host plant by using a small sucker-like structure which allows it to siphon off nutrients & water. This is a normal part of the #moorland ecosystem & is beneficial in slowing the growth of gorse.

Join us and Kristy Turner, Manager of the Museum of Dartmoor Life, on a gentle walk to enjoy Dartmoor & consider what stories you feel the museum should be telling. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-futur... #freewalk #Dartmoor #museumofdartmoorlife

Venford #Mediaeval farmstead is South-west of Venford Reservoir & made up of a longhouse with two outbuildings & an enclosed pound. DPA #conservation work focuses on clearing bracken from the low longhouse walls and surrounding field systems. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/tending-to-v...

Tending to Venford Mediaeval Farmstead - Dartmoor Preservation Association

Venford Mediaeval Farmstead is one of the sites, beyond our own four land holdings, which DPA Conservation Volunteers help to care for. The farmstead is situated South-west of Venford Reservoir and is...

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Today, the 11th of August 2026, is the 150th anniversary of the Commons Act 1876, which ended parliamentary inclosure of common land. Our friends at the Open Spaces Society reflect on the positive impact that this has had for public access to green spaces: dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/150th-annive...

150th Anniversary of Act Ending Inclosures of Common Land - Dartmoor Preservation Association

Today, the 11th of August 2026, is the 150th anniversary of the Commons Act 1876, the Act which spelt the death knell for the parliamentary inclosure of common land in England and Wales. Our friends a...

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The full programme has been released for the Dartmoor Outdoor Festival. From 28th August to 4th September there will be events across Dartmoor, with Princetown at the heart of the festival. Look out for 2 DPA led walks and our conservation workday. www.dartmooroutdoorfestival.co.uk/programme.html

Our Summer Gathering returns this September and we have a fascinating lineup of speakers, including Ecologist Albert Knott, Dr Helen Wilson and Daniel Brown from the Two Moors Pine Marten Project. Use the code EARLYBIRD on EventBrite to get 10% off tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dpa-summer...

The time of year has come for the annual bracken cut at Pudsham Meadows, and our Conservation Volunteers turned out in force, using hand held slashers, strimmers, the Apache mower and even a traditional #scythe. #haymeadow #conservationvolunteers dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/traditional-...

Traditional Scything at DPA Hay Meadows - Dartmoor Preservation Association

The time of year has come for the annual bracken cut at Pudsham Meadows, and our Conservation Volunteers turned out in force to clear the fields of this fast growing plant. We're keen to retain some b...

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