The Nun's Cross Path repair scheme has been given a £20,000 boost thanks to a generous contribution by the British Mountaineering Council's (BMC) Access and Conservation Trust.
Dartmoor National Park secured the funds through the BMC's Mend Our Mountains: Make One Million campaign to restore further sections of the Princetown-Burrator route which showcases the grandeur of Dartmoor's open moorland.
Nun's Cross Path is used by more than 30,000 walkers and 10,000 mountain bikes each year but over the years a combination of erosion damage and extreme weather – like the storms...
Visitors to Dartmoor National Park during this period of exceptionally warm weather are being asked to be particularly vigilant to reduce the risk of moorland fires.
With the warm weather set to continue, the risk of a fire is becoming an increasing concern.
Andrew Watson, Head of Recreation, Access and Estates said: "We obviously want people to come and enjoy Dartmoor, but we would urge them to do what they can to help us prevent a fire from breaking out."
There are particular concerns at the moment with the recent spell of exceptionally dry weather, which has made...
An initiative to reduce the numbers of animals killed on Dartmoor roads has been launched this week.
New interactive traffic signs are being installed at several locations in Dartmoor National Park in an effort to reduce the numbers of animals killed each year due to speeding motorists.
The signs, which are being funded through a partnership between the Dartmoor Livestock Protection Society (DLPS), Dartmoor Forest Parish Council (DFPC ) and Dartmoor National Park Authority, warn motorists if they are exceeding the 40mph speed limit across Dartmoor.
Walkers following the popular Two Moors Way across Dartmoor can now enjoy an easier crossing of the river Teign at Frenchbeer, Chagford thanks to a generous donation from a local walking group.
Moorland Ramblers provided a £300 donation to Dartmoor National Park Authority to help fund the cost of the replacement bridge following winter storms. The work was co-ordinated by National Park Ranger Pete Rich, with assistance from local farmers and contractor Allan Tyson of SW Countryside Contracts.
Andrew Watson, Head of Recreation, Access & Estates said “we would like to...
Join Dartmoor National Park Ecologist Naomi Barker on a walk in the Haytor area to see if you can get a glimpse of one of spring's most evocative birds. Cuckoos have suffered a huge population decline in recent years and in many parts of the country their distinctive call is no longer heard. Naomi will guide you on a fascinating walk in which you will learn more about the work being done to find out what is causing the population decline in this species.
You will also learn about other birds nesting on the moor, such as skylarks and yellowhammers.
