Gentle walk from sunset to sunrise with Dartmoor’s Daughter and Tony Whitehead to experience the extraordinary soundscape that is Dartmoor. Some of you will love the dark, some may fear it. Join our small group for a slow and immersive meander in the moonlight up tors, down valleys, and along riverbanks with plenty of sitting/lying down spots along the way to rest and drink it all in.
As well as stunning vistas and changing sun-and-moon-light, we hope to hear, and possibly see, churring nightjars, tawny owls, skylarks (they sometimes sing at night), buzzard, blackbird, song thrush, mistlethrush, meadow pipit, stone chat, linnet, yellowhammer, great spotted woodpecker, raven, jay, blackcap, and, if we’re lucky, a curlew.
Tickets
FEE: £45 per adult (including porridge breakfast). Group size is limited so pre-booking is essential.
We need to retain contact details for 21 days post-walk so please include your contact details (email and mobile/telephone when booking/paying.)
Location
7.15 pm for a 7.30pm walking start. Finish at 7.30am
Saddle Tor car park (next to Emsworthy Mire. This is the 2nd car park on the left after Hemsworthy Gate cattlegrid travelling towards Haytor. Or coming from Haytor top car park, it’s the 2nd car park on the right. Grid Reference SX748761. The nearest postcode is the Haytor Visitors Centre but please don’t rely on this to take you to the exact location.
Car sharing in your ‘bubbles' is encouraged please as parking is limited on Dartmoor, and we lessen our impact on the environment through sharing. Thank you.
Further Information
WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Sturdy walking boots; LOTS of warm layers including hat & gloves; waterproof hat & trousers (whatever the forecast); something to sit on (or a sleeping bag/blanket to sit/lie in - there will be several sit spots through the night and it can get cold); binoculars if you have them; a (head)torch with spare batteries; walking poles if you have them; drinks/flask and snacks.
Dogs - Sorry no dogs.
We also recommend bringing personal masks, a pair of disposable gloves, and a personal first aid kit. (From a safety perspective, this offers additional protection against Covid-19 if there were to be an accident and first aid is required by me or the rescue teams. Sorry we know it seems onerous but, given current government guidelines, these are currently being proposed by all guides.)
LEVEL: Moderate. Approximately 4-5 miles. We will be walking slowly but you will need a reasonable level of fitness and should feel comfortable walking in hilly moorland terrain. And, just before the full moon, WE AIM TO WALK WITHOUT TORCHES as much as possible so that we can truly experience the magic of the night as well as create as little disturbance as possible for the birds, other wildlife, and livestock.
Route is dependent on weather conditions and group pace.
CANCELLATION: The event will go ahead come rain or shine. Payments are refunded (less the booking fee) for cancellations no less than six weeks before your walk or experience.
Dartmoor’s Daughter has received the ‘We’re Good to Go’ Industry Standard Certificate. If you have a cold, flu, cough, temperature or are diagnosed with COVID-19 please do not join the walk. You will be able to transfer your booking to another walk.
RISK: Walks and activities are at your own risk. No liability accepted for accidents or incidents.