Hire a Guide & Bespoke Days Out

Book an unforgettable day out for you, your family, or your group on your visit to Dartmoor.

Explore, learn and enjoy with our personally tailored walks and experiences, designed for those wanting to truly immerse themselves in the ancient and beautiful living, working landscape that is Dartmoor.

These walks and experiences are ideal for individuals, couples, families, small groups and celebrations and can take place over the course of a few hours, a morning, an afternoon or a full-day.

Take a look below at what we can offer you and get in touch to craft a truly unique experience on Dartmoor.

Explore

Feel a sense of adventure as you discover Dartmoor’s varied landscapes and habitats. Enjoy stunning vistas from granite tors. Step back in time as we wander through ancient settlements and sacred sites. Walk in the footsteps of those who created safe paths across Dartmoor’s challenging terrain and witness extraordinary trees, moss covered boulders and rare lichens while listening to birdsong in ancient oak woodlands.

• Dartmoor Tors
• Settlements, Stone Monuments and Sacred Sites
• Woodlands
• Ancient Tracks

Learn

Build confidence as you develop skills and understand Dartmoor’s history, wildlife and people. Discover how to use a map and compass or begin to identify flora and fauna. Listen to rich histories of Dartmoor’s industrial and farming past and present as you walk through its beautiful working landscapes or delve into the magical realms as you hear myths and legends of giants, dragons, witches and ghosts.

• Navigation Skills
• Wild Foods
• Industrial Archaeology
• Folklore/Myths & Legends
• Dartmoor Farms

Enjoy

Immerse yourself in the beauty, mystery and magic of Dartmoor. Enjoy the refreshing feeling of a wild swim in a beautiful river pool or lake-filled quarry. Relax and bring your senses alive as we walk and sit, experiencing peacefulness and (re)connection or ramp up the energy with a fun, activity based walk to engage all the family. Discover letterboxing, hunt for nature’s treasures, track animals, and explore map-reading made fun.

• Wild Swimming
• Wellbeing Walk
• Kids/Family Walk
• Dartmoor Ponies

Explore, Learn and Enjoy Dartmoor with an experience designed just for you

  • 1. Book a time and date

    Use our booking calendar below to pick a date that suits you.

    Bookings are for half or full days although the duration of the walk can be tailored to your needs.

  • 2. Tell us about your group

    After confirming the date, time and cost please enter your details and tell us more about your group’s needs including size, ability, location (if you will be staying on Dartmoor) and your areas of interest.

  • 3. Pay

    Use our secure payment provider to complete your booking. We will then be in touch to tailor your bespoke experience.

Book a Date

Rates

    • Half-Day (1-4 hours) - £250

    • Full Day (5-7 hours) - £400

    • Half-Day (1-4 hours) - £300

    • Full Day (5-7 hours)- £500

Terms & Conditions

  • Due to limited spaces for our bespoke walks, we request that you cancel at least 4 weeks before the date booked by emailing us at info@dartmoorsdaughter.com

    Before cancelling we would like to encourage you to please look on our website at our Private Hire calendar as we can transfer your ticket to another date or you could use your payment for a publicly scheduled walk or experience. Please also ask a friend or family member before cancelling if they would like your ticket.

    If you do need to cancel and have given us 4 weeks’ notice we will send you a credit note (minus the original booking fee and a £5 admin fee) to use within 1 year for a bespoke walk or any of our publicly scheduled walks or nature connection experiences.

    If you do not cancel prior to the 4 weeks’ notice, you will lose full payment.

    Please see our cancellation policy for further information.

  • Please note, all walks and activities are undertaken at your own risk. Dartmoor’s Daughter accepts no liability for accidents or incidents.

  • 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.

What to Wear/Bring

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:

    • 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

  • 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).

    • 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.

What people are saying…

  • "I would recommend Emma's explorations to anyone..."

    …but especially to those who revere the land, want to learn and are willing to seriously think about what they want to experience before they go. I was impressed by Emma's knowledge of the land [where everything is] and her knowledge of applicable science [biology, anthropology, geology]. These remarkable talents of hers make for complete flexibility-she can tailor the trip to your taste. So plan ahead. Give serious thought to what you want out of the trip and you will be richly rewarded.

    Richard E

  • "Magical- a perfect experience in every way"

    Our hike was simply magical and Dartmoor’s Daughter went above and beyond to ensure it was right for our family. From building it around our interests and experience level, to helpful directions for other side of the road drivers, she made us feel prepared for the tour. While on it, her lovely conversation, and careful attention (and sweet dog, Sky) kept the kids engaged, and her knowledge of the history, folklore, and natural elements is simply astounding. Dartmoor itself I can’t review- it’s so stunning it must be seen to be understood, but I am certain it was that much more meaningful to us because our guide has devoted her life to Dartmoor. Emma has a calling and it shows. We are so grateful to have been able to experience it with her.

    Elizabeth K

  • "Perfect way to explore the moors"

    I booked the Dartmoor daughter as part of my hen weekend celebrations. Although I knew the moors pretty well I did not want the responsibility of losing a group of 15 women on the moors, especially when conditions in November can change so quickly. Emma was the perfect guide, she tailored the walk to our needs, provided additional waterproofs and gloves and adapted the walk to ensure we had plenty of time to stop and enjoy the peace of the moors, find a well placed letterbox and share a couple of bottles of fizz. (it was a hen weekend after all!). Emma's love and passion for the moors is contagious! She shared so much of her knowledge of the legends, history and fauna whilst we walked and talked. despite the wind and the rain our spirits were lifted. If you want to explore the moors with a group of friends but don't want the responsibility of getting lost the Dartmoor daughter is the perfect option. Emma even brought the most yummiest Chocolate brownies to share!

    Katie LC

  • "Unique and memorable experience"

    We went on a bespoke tour of the Moor with Emma along with our girls (8 and 4). Emma designed a couple of route options, we selected our favourite and had a wonderful wonderful afternoon. I completely lost track of time. The girls managed to walk 3 miles with barely a complaint because it was all so interesting- the history, nature and geological elements all wove together for a very memorable experience. Highly recommended. Wish we could take Emma with us on every walk!!

    Tour745233

  • "A group of 8 novice map readers met on Dartmoor hoping to learn some basic map reading skills."

    What we got was 4 hours of knowledge, wisdom, passion and skill, generally shared by Emma, who truly is Dartmoor's Daughter. Her connection and love for the land comes through in her words, energy and presence. She was informative and patient, and we all enjoyed the experience, which was paced and pitched just right for our group. And now I feel confident to use a map and a compass with a good foundation upon which to practice.

    ST (Skills)

  • "You could not wish for a better and more knowledgeable guide on Dartmoor!"

    I did the 'Sacred Crescent' Solstice Walk visiting 8 stone circles. Emma is a superb and extremely knowledgeable guide, leading the walk sensitively to people's needs, and very generous in sharing her knowledge throughout the day. She also left space and time to take in the atmosphere at each stone circle, and share our thoughts and ideas about them with the rest of the group. I learned so much from the day, and Emma even followed up with an email detailing the books, websites, and authors she had referred to on the walk, the walking route we followed, and shared lovely photos she had taken of the group throughout the day.

    Scott B (Sacred Sites)

  • "Best 75th birthday present - a bespoke Dartmoor walk"

    A memorable walk in the Kestor, Shoveldown and Scorhill area with Emma and Skye. We heard of ancient sites, their histories and legends, plus geology, flora and fauna. Emma has wide knowledge which she shared with joy, having an obvious affinity to this land. Our small group was led and handled sensitively for our different ages and paces. We experienced rain, sun, even a bit of hail, wind - but all memories are of beautiful Dartmoor bathed in April sunshine. Thank you, Emma.’

    Sue (Flora & Fauna)

  • "Witches, folklore and so much more!" 

    Emma’s knowledge of the moor, the stories it holds, the history, flora and fauna is outstanding. Emma has a real gift and it was an honour to be in the presence of her wisdom. Emma led myself and retreat guests on a witches & folklore walk, with some history added in. It was an area I thought I knew fairly well - but it turns out I knew nothing! I can’t wait to join another walk with Emma and can’t recommend her highly enough.

    Earleanna (Folklore)

  • "A healing and magical experience" 

    How do we put into words what we have just experienced! We have just had 1 1/2 days of bespoke time on Dartmoor with Emma. Emma designed our days/routes and experience to perfection based on what we expressed, sharing her wisdom of history, archaeology, folklore and flora and fauna along the way. It was truly a vision quest of epic proportion for us which we will carry with us forever in our hearts. Healing on many levels as we walked between worlds in the footsteps of ancestors and animals. Emma took care of us and looked after us. This was way more than a walk in nature and far exceeded any expectations we may have had. Thank you Emma. There is still so much for us to absorb, embody and process from our time together. A totally magical experience, a blessing and a privilege. 

    Elle B (Mindfulness)

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