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Government & Local Councils 56

Devon County Council, district and parish councils

Land Management Bodies 2

Natural England, Forestry England and landowner bodies

National Park Authority 2

Dartmoor National Park Authority and its departments

Farm Shops & Local Produce 27

Direct-to-consumer food and drink from local farms

Farmers & Smallholders 13

Working farms and smallholdings on or near the moor

Forestry & Conservation Land 2

Woodland management, rewilding projects, conservation estates

Recordings & Music 15

Accountants 1

Accountants and bookkeepers

Antiques & Vintage 0

Antiques, vintage and reclamation

Book Shops 3

Independent bookshops with a Dartmoor or local focus

Builders & Construction 0

Builders and construction trades

Butchers, Bakers & Delis 0

Butchers, bakeries and delicatessens

Carpenters & Joiners 0

Carpenters and joiners

Clothing & Fashion 0

Clothing, fashion and accessories

Electricians 0

Electricians

Estate Agents 3

Estate and letting agents

Finance & Insurance 2

Financial and insurance services

Galleries & Art Shops 2

Galleries and shops selling art

Garden Centres & Nurseries 0

Garden centres and plant nurseries

Gift & Homeware Shops 1

Gift, homeware and interiors shops

Hardware & DIY 2

Hardware, DIY and ironmongers

Hire & Rental 5

Equipment hire, vehicle rental, bike hire and similar

Landscapers & Gardeners 0

Landscapers and gardeners

Manufacturers & Makers 11

Local producers of goods — food, drink, crafts, equipment

Marketing, Design & Web 1

Marketing, design and web services

Painters & Decorators 0

Painters and decorators

Pharmacies & Chemists 0

Pharmacies and chemists

Plumbers & Heating 0

Plumbers and heating engineers

Post Offices & Newsagents 0

Post offices and newsagents

Professional Services 17

Accountants, solicitors, estate agents, consultants

Retailers & Shops 81

General retail in towns and villages around the moor

Solicitors & Legal 0

Solicitors and legal services

Tradespeople & Contractors 3

Builders, electricians, plumbers, landscapers and more

Community Groups & Associations 53

Residents associations, village halls, community trusts

Religious Organisations 4

Churches, chapels and faith communities

Social & Recreational Clubs 9

Sports clubs, hobby groups and social societies

Volunteering Opportunities 3

Ways to get involved and give back on Dartmoor

Fairs, Shows & Festivals 17

The moor's annual fairs, agricultural shows, village shows, festivals and revels: when they happen, where, and what is on.

Customs & Traditions 18

The moor's old customs and traditions: pony drifts, swaling, beating the bounds, wassailing and the ceremonies of its old towns.

Artisans & Craftspeople 30

Potters, weavers, jewellers, woodworkers and more

Artists & Painters 23

Visual artists working in any medium

Authors & Writers 44

Fiction, non-fiction and poetry with Dartmoor themes

Filmmakers & Content Creators 3

Film, video, podcasters and digital creators

Glass Artists 1

Glass artists and makers

Jewellers & Silversmiths 2

Jewellery makers and silversmiths

Leatherworkers, Shoemakers & Cobblers 0

Leatherworkers, shoemakers and cobblers

Metalworkers & Blacksmiths 0

Blacksmiths and metalworkers

Musicians & Performers 13

Musicians, bands, folk artists and performers

Photographers 37

Landscape, wildlife and documentary photographers

Potters & Ceramicists 2

Potters and ceramic artists

Printmakers 1

Printmakers and print artists

Sculptors 0

Sculptors working in any material

Textile, Felt & Fibre 2

Textile, felt and fibre artists

Woodworkers & Turners 0

Woodworkers, wood turners and carvers

Stone Circles 25

Stone Rows & Alignments 41

Standing Stones & Menhirs 11

Cairns & Barrows 265

Cists & Kistvaens 10

Prehistoric Settlements 377

Hut circles, enclosures, pounds and reaves - where prehistoric Dartmoor lived and farmed.

Reaves & Field Systems 40

Hillforts & Earthworks 38

Hillforts, castles, camps and defensive earthworks.

Crosses 87

Milestones & Boundary Markers 51

Holy Wells & Springs 7

Bridges & Crossings 23

Industrial Archaeology 76

Tin mines, blowing houses, tramways and quarries - the moor's industrial past.

Historic Buildings 227

Listed buildings and historic structures - churches, farmhouses, bridges, mills and the like.

Churches & Chapels 46

Museums 6

Museums, galleries and heritage collections open to visitors.

Other Heritage Sites 152

Heritage and archaeological sites not in the other groups.

Contemporary Figures 8

Artists, writers and activists connected to Dartmoor today

Historical Figures 31

People who shaped Dartmoor's history

Guided Learning & Walks 26

Educational walks, courses and field study providers

Natural History 7

Wildlife, geology and ecology — groups and resources

Research & Academia 2

University departments and research projects focused on Dartmoor

Schools & Colleges 28

Educational institutions serving Dartmoor communities

Folklore & Tradition 18

Myth & Legend 4

Pagan & Spiritual 1

Storytelling 3

Accommodation - Hotels & B&Bs 114

Hotels, guesthouses and bed & breakfasts

Accommodation - Self Catering 9

Holiday cottages, lodges and self-catering lets

Breweries, Distilleries & Vineyards 2

Breweries, distilleries and vineyards

Camping & Glamping 55

Campsites, glamping pods and wild camping guidance

Food & Drink Producers 4

Local food and drink producers

Pubs & Inns 106

Traditional pubs, village inns and gastropubs

Restaurants & Cafes 141

Dining and casual eating on Dartmoor

Takeaways 7

Takeaways and fish & chips

Tea Rooms & Bakeries 5

Cream teas, pasties and baked goods — a Dartmoor staple

Attractions & Visitor Sites 62

Castles, stone circles, reservoirs and viewpoints

Climbing & Adventure Sports 3

Rock climbing, kayaking, orienteering and paragliding

Cycling & Mountain Biking 6

Cycling clubs, routes, hire and trail information

Festivals & Events 7

Annual festivals, seasonal events and markets

Fishing & Angling 0

Fishing and angling

Golf 0

Golf clubs and courses

Horse Riding & Equestrian 2

Riding schools, trekking centres and equestrian services

Theatres & Cinemas 4

Theatres and cinemas

Walking & Hiking 26

Walking groups, guided walks and route resources

Wild Swimming 2

Swimming spots, safety information and organised swims

Charities 30

Registered charities operating on or for Dartmoor

Rescue Services 4

Dartmoor Rescue Group and associated services

Social Welfare Organisations 5

Housing, support services and community welfare

Trade & Professional Associations 5

Industry bodies and professional networks

Magazines & Publications 4

Print and digital publications

Podcasts 3

Audio content about Dartmoor

Social Media Communities 31

Facebook groups, Instagram accounts and forums

Websites & Blogs 26

Independent sites covering Dartmoor topics

Tors 259

The granite tors of Dartmoor, including the ones whose names end in Rocks, Rock or Stone.

Hills & Mounds 21

Named hills, downs, ridges and mounds on Dartmoor that do not appear on the main lists of tors.

Beauty & Hair Salons 0

Beauty and hair salons

Dentists 0

Dental practices

Doctors & Surgeries 0

GP practices and surgeries

Fitness & Personal Training 1

Personal trainers and outdoor fitness classes

Gyms & Leisure Centres 0

Gyms and leisure centres

Opticians 0

Opticians

Therapies & Holistic Health 19

Massage, acupuncture, herbalists and alternative therapies

Vets 1

Veterinary practices

Yoga & Mindfulness Retreats 2

Retreat centres, yoga teachers and meditation providers