Witches on Dartmoor - Samhain Walk
Nov
2
10:00 am10:00

Witches on Dartmoor - Samhain Walk

Myths and legends of witches abound on Dartmoor – Old Hannah, Witch Hare, Levera, Vixana, Mary Ann, and more.  Some offered helpful ‘blessing for bleedings’ or wart charms. But most stories tell of women who were old and wicked. This twisted truth stems from the medieval witch-hunts, and has been rife for centuries. Instead these indigenous wisdom-keepers were likely community mid-wives and herbalists working with the natural effects of weather changes, moon cycles, and seasonal plants. For Samhain, walk with Dartmoor’s Daughter to one of the locations of a Dartmoor witch legend, and see if we can reimagine these stories, and reawaken our innate human connection with nature, mystery and magic.

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Witches on Dartmoor - Samhain Walk
Nov
3
10:00 am10:00

Witches on Dartmoor - Samhain Walk

Myths and legends of witches abound on Dartmoor – Old Hannah, Witch Hare, Levera, Vixana, Mary Ann, and more.  Some offered helpful ‘blessing for bleedings’ or wart charms. But most stories tell of women who were old and wicked. This twisted truth stems from the medieval witch-hunts, and has been rife for centuries. Instead these indigenous wisdom-keepers were likely community mid-wives and herbalists working with the natural effects of weather changes, moon cycles, and seasonal plants. For Samhain, walk with Dartmoor’s Daughter to one of the locations of a Dartmoor witch legend, and see if we can reimagine these stories, and reawaken our innate human connection with nature, mystery and magic.

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Fungal Foray - Introduction (afternoon session) - POSTPONED
Sep
29
2:00 pm14:00

Fungal Foray - Introduction (afternoon session) - POSTPONED

Unfortunately, due to high winds this walk has been POSTPONED - Please check your inbox/junk mail for more info.

Explore the fascinating world of fungi with mycologist Dr Christian Taylor, Emma from Dartmoor's Daughter and Daniel Thompson-Mills of Steward Community Woodland. On a walk through the woods, you will learn how to identify fungi and find out all about this marvellous kingdom of nature.

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Fungal Foray - Introduction (morning session) - POSTPONED
Sep
29
9:30 am09:30

Fungal Foray - Introduction (morning session) - POSTPONED

Unfortunately, due to high winds this walk has been POSTPONED - Please check your inbox/junk mail for more info.

Explore the fascinating world of fungi with mycologist Dr Christian Taylor, Emma from Dartmoor's Daughter and Daniel Thompson-Mills of Steward Community Woodland. On a walk through the woods, you will learn how to identify fungi and find out all about this marvellous kingdom of nature.

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Mariners Way Walk - Dartmoor Walking Festival Fundraising for Devon Air Ambulance
Sep
14
2:30 pm14:30

Mariners Way Walk - Dartmoor Walking Festival Fundraising for Devon Air Ambulance

Walk a section of the ancient Mariners Way through beautiful woodland, fields, and old holloways then back up on to the open moor along a tor ridge taking in the stunning 360 degree views on a clear day. We’ll walk through the ruins of Bronze Age hut circles and field systems, and hopefully see flora, fauna and other wonders along the way. 


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Ancient Stones & Afternoon Tea
Sep
1
2:00 pm14:00

Ancient Stones & Afternoon Tea

Enjoy a fascinating walk on Gidleigh Common exploring prehistoric sites such as chambered cairns, ruined round houses, and a stunning stone circle followed by a delicious cream tea or homemade cake made by volunteers raising money for beautiful Holy Trinity Church. Afterwards, we will stroll back to our cars along an ancient track through fields, woodland, and pretty country lanes.


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Wander and Wonder
Jul
27
9:00 am09:00

Wander and Wonder

Feel daily stresses melt away and senses come alive as we walk silently together along ancient tracks, cross sinuous copper-gold coloured streams on high open moorland, journey past old stones and bones, and watch the clouds shapeshifting above us. Every step brings us closer to appreciating the beauty, history, and magic of this living, working landscape.


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Fungal Field Lab
Nov
25
9:30 am09:30

Fungal Field Lab

Explore the fascinating world of fungi with mycologist Dr Christian Taylor and Emma from Dartmoor's Daughter. You will already have a good working knowledge of fungi and be interested to delve more deeply into an advanced level of learning in a laboratory type setting.

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Geology and Bronze Age Walk
Nov
19
9:30 am09:30

Geology and Bronze Age Walk

Join us for a walk by the China Clay pits of Lee Moor and Trowlesworthy Tors, investigating how the the granite turned into clay and its effect on the nearby tors. Josephine Collingwood, author of ‘Geology of Dartmoor’ will help us to explore curious crystals, kaolinite, veins, quarried oddities and we will also see the ruins of Bronze Age settlements, pillow mounds and a vermin trap - so many unique features of Dartmoor that can all be discovered nearby.

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Dartmoor Pixies Walk & Storytelling
Nov
11
9:30 am09:30

Dartmoor Pixies Walk & Storytelling

In the deep valleys and high moors of the South West of England, the tales of the Pixies have been told for centuries. These spirits are mischievous and marvellous, as they help and hinder their human neighbours. Through magical imagination, these tales help bring us closer to the landscape of Dartmoor with wonder and curiosity. The Pixies guide us through the land and remind us to take care, always be kind and never forget how to play!

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Fungi - Voyage into the Mycelium
Nov
5
9:30 am09:30

Fungi - Voyage into the Mycelium

Explore the fascinating world of fungi with mycologist Dr Christian Taylor, Emma from Dartmoor's Daughter and Daniel Thompson-Mills of Steward Community Woodland. You will already have a basic knowledge of fungi and this intermediate level session will explore in more depth this marvellous kingdom of nature.

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Witches on Dartmoor - Samhain Walk
Oct
28
10:00 am10:00

Witches on Dartmoor - Samhain Walk

Myths and legends of witches abound on Dartmoor – Old Hannah, Witch Hare, Levera, Vixana, Mary Ann, and more.  Some offered helpful ‘blessing for bleedings’ or wart charms. But most stories tell of women who were old and wicked. This twisted truth stems from the medieval witch-hunts, and has been rife for centuries. Instead these indigenous wisdom-keepers were likely community mid-wives and herbalists working with the natural effects of weather changes, moon cycles, and seasonal plants. For Samhain, walk with Dartmoor’s Daughter to one of the locations of a Dartmoor witch legend, and see if we can reimagine these stories, and reawaken our innate human connection with nature, mystery and magic.

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 Dartmoor's Industrial Archaeology and how Nature is Taking Back Over (Online Talk)
Sep
28
7:00 pm19:00

Dartmoor's Industrial Archaeology and how Nature is Taking Back Over (Online Talk)

Humans have manipulated Dartmoor to suit our needs for thousands of years. This talk focuses on the success and failures of some of the entrepreneurs quarrying for granite and china clay; streaming or mining tin, copper, arsenic, and silver; making ice, lime, glass and gunpowder; anddigging peat. With just a few mines/quarries currently in operation, nature has swiftly taken back over the old sites so that's it's easy to miss them or not know they are there.

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Songs of Dartmoor Walk
Sep
24
9:00 am09:00

Songs of Dartmoor Walk

Rare opportunity to walk alongside, and be entertained by, Jim Causley celebrated folk-singer, multi-award winning songwriter and musician. Our beautiful circular walk from South Zeal up to Cosdon and back again interspersed by songs and music inspired by Dartmoor. BBC Music Magazine said Jim has “A wealth of imagination, wit and storytelling…enthralling”.

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Wool Walk - Fully Booked
Aug
6
9:30 am09:30

Wool Walk - Fully Booked

Join us for a fascinating morning exploration of the history of sheep and importance of the wool industry through the ages on Dartmoor. Walking from Dunnabridge, we will enjoy a short circular walk to Laughter Tor and prehistoric stone row whilst also exploring the 'sheep measure’ and various plants, lichens and other ingredients that were used by our ancestors to produce natural dyes for wool.

This walk is organised as part of the exhibition ‘Dyeing on Dartmoor’ at The Museum of Dartmoor Life in Okehampton, and is funded by the Royal Society. 

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