Dartmoor Events

DPA Partner Walk: The Majesty of Great Staple Tor

Organised by Dartmoor Preservation Association

Wednesday 11 November 2026, 10:00am – 1:00pm

Pork Hill car park, Pork Hill, Tavistock, PL19 9JU

Free

This is the third in a series of 3 walks and people are welcome to come to just one, or all three. Each will cover a different topic.

Navigation Skills for Beginners (or Refresher)

Organised by Dartmoor's Daughter - Emma Cunis

Saturday 14 November 2026, 9:30am – 1:00pm

Learn map and compass skills in a hands-on and practical workshop. Build confidence to explore new places and walk off the beaten track. We will also discover other ways to feel yo…

Exploring the Lower Walkham Valley

Organised by Paul Rendell - Dartmoor Guide

Saturday 14 November 2026, 10:00am – 2:00pm

Bedford Bridge (SX 503 702). Also known as Magpie Bridge car park.

£12

Guided walk with Paul Rendell. Meeting point: Bedford Bridge (SX 503 702). Also known as Magpie Bridge car park. What3words: alternate.chromatic.central. Duration: about 4 hours. R…

Celebrating 9 Years of The Walkhampton Inn

Organised by The Walkhampton Inn

Sunday 15 November 2026, 12:00pm – 10:00pm

The Walkhampton Inn

We can’t believe that we will have been here at The Wacky for 9-years on the 15th November! The years have flown by and yet we have so many precious memories made over the years. C…

Paul's Tuesday Walk: Batworthy Corner, Near Chagford

Organised by Paul Rendell - Dartmoor Guide

Tuesday 17 November 2026, 10:00am – 12:00pm

Small car park at end of lane (SX 662 865).

£7 per walk

Guided walk with Paul Rendell. Meeting point: Small car park at end of lane (SX 662 865). What3words: dramatic.scuba.interrupt. Duration: about 2 hours. Route: Kes Tor and Longston…

Iron Age Hillfort Hike & Wilder Sauna

Organised by Dartmoor's Daughter - Emma Cunis

Saturday 21 November 2026, 9:00am – 2:00pm

Walk through the dramatic Teign Gorge to the ruins of an Iron Age Hillfort. Beautiful woodland paths give way to magnificent views back across to the north eastern edge of Dartmoor…

River Erme and Hanger Down

Organised by Paul Rendell - Dartmoor Guide

Tuesday 24 November 2026, 10:00am – 2:00pm

Ivybridge Viaduct, roadside parking.

£12

Guided walk with Paul Rendell. Meeting point: Ivybridge Viaduct, roadside parking. What3words: elephant.baseballs.myths. Duration: about 4 hours. Route: River Erme, Kings Wood, Han…

Paul's Tuesday Walk: Soussons Plantation

Organised by Paul Rendell - Dartmoor Guide

Tuesday 24 November 2026, 10:00am – 12:00pm

Small parking area (SX 671 788).

£7 per walk

Guided walk with Paul Rendell. Meeting point: Small parking area (SX 671 788). What3words: imply.blacken.pylon. Duration: about 2 hours. Route: Soussons Plantation and Golden Dagge…

Ecology Walk: Winter Twigs and Value of Wildlife Corridors

Organised by Dartmoor Preservation Association

Friday 27 November 2026, 10:00am – 12:00pm

Pudsham Meadows, Buckland in the Moor, Teignbridge, TQ13 7HP

Free

A gentle stroll with DPA Ecologist Albert Knott considering the winter management of trees and hedges, plus some winter twig ID.

Short Walk: the Chairman's Festive Walk at Burrator

Organised by Dartmoor Preservation Association

Tuesday 1 December 2026, 10:00am – 1:30pm

The walk will explore quarry SSSI details, GWR Princetown railway track bed, Burrator & Sheepstor Halt station, Burrator Reservoir and history of the dam, The Devonport Leat, L…

Paul's Tuesday Walk: Peat Cott

Organised by Paul Rendell - Dartmoor Guide

Tuesday 1 December 2026, 10:00am – 12:00pm

Quarry car park (SX 603 707).

£7 per walk

Guided walk with Paul Rendell. Meeting point: Quarry car park (SX 603 707). What3words: minus.carbonate.progress. Duration: about 2 hours. Route: Devonport Leat, Nun’s Cross Farm.

Walkhampton Christmas Lights Turn-On

Organised by The Walkhampton Inn

Saturday 5 December 2026

The Walkhampton Inn

Walkhampton Christmas Lights Switch On!It’s getting to that magical time of year again! Join us on Saturday 5th December from 5pm in the village to kick off the festive season in s…

Around North Bovey

Organised by Paul Rendell - Dartmoor Guide

Saturday 12 December 2026, 10:00am – 2:00pm

North Bovey car park (SX 740 838).

£12

Guided walk with Paul Rendell. Meeting point: North Bovey car park (SX 740 838). What3words: unearthly.headers.lower. Duration: about 4 hours. Route: Dickford Lane, Langstone, Easd…

Paul's Tuesday Walk: Burrator Dam

Organised by Paul Rendell - Dartmoor Guide

Tuesday 15 December 2026, 10:00am – 12:00pm

Roadside parking (SX 550 680).

£7 per walk

Guided walk with Paul Rendell. Meeting point: Roadside parking (SX 550 680). What3words: hoot.reward.sped. Duration: about 2 hours. Route: Meavy, Yeo Farm and Sheepstor.

Throwleigh and Gidleigh

Organised by Paul Rendell - Dartmoor Guide

Friday 18 December 2026, 10:00am – 2:00pm

Roadside parking near Gidleigh Church.

£12

Guided walk with Paul Rendell. Meeting point: Roadside parking near Gidleigh Church. What3words: culminate.willing.stilted. Duration: about 4 hours. Route: Gidleigh Mill, Wonson, T…

Tors Around Burrator

Organised by Paul Rendell - Dartmoor Guide

Tuesday 29 December 2026, 10:00am – 2:00pm

Nosworthy Bridge, Burrator. Large car park, SX 568 693.

£12

Guided walk with Paul Rendell. Meeting point: Nosworthy Bridge, Burrator. Large car park, SX 568 693. What3words: blindfold.soonest.packing. Duration: about 4 hours. Route: Middlew…

Belstone and Scarey Tor

Organised by Paul Rendell - Dartmoor Guide

Sunday 3 January 2027, 10:00am – 2:00pm

Belstone village car park.

£12

Guided walk with Paul Rendell. Meeting point: Belstone village car park. What3words: inviting.braved.afterglow. Duration: about 4 hours. Route: Nine Maidens, Scarey Tor, Cullever S…

Railways and Leats

Organised by Paul Rendell - Dartmoor Guide

Friday 15 January 2027, 10:00am – 2:00pm

Roborough Rock

£12

Guided walk with Paul Rendell. Meeting point: Yelverton Rock, also known as Roborough Rock, SX 515 672. What3words: prune.shuffles.defend. Duration: about 4 hours. Route: Clearbroo…

Black-a-tor Copse and Moor

Organised by Paul Rendell - Dartmoor Guide

Friday 5 March 2027, 10:00am – 2:00pm

Meldon Reservoir car park (fee payable), SX 561 917.

£12

Guided walk with Paul Rendell. Meeting point: Meldon Reservoir car park (fee payable), SX 561 917. What3words: frostbite.toasted.succeed. Duration: about 4 hours. Route: Longstone …