Walking Well on Dartmoor

Helping Dartmoor can be as simple as supporting local charities, volunteering, or making conscious choices when you visit. Every small action adds up to protect this wild landscape.

Respecting Dartmoor means walking with care, protecting wildlife, and leaving no trace, so future generations can enjoy the moor as we do today.

Dartmoor is the perfect place for families to explore together. Find out how to plan walks that are fun, safe, and memorable for children of all ages.

Learn who cares for Dartmoor, from farmers and local businesses to charities and community groups working to protect its landscapes.

Discover Dartmoor’s trees, plants, and fungi, from rare oak woods and wildflowers to fungi and mosses. Learn how to spot and respect these habitats while walking.

Dartmoor is full of wildlife, from ponies and deer to birds, adders, and ticks. Learn how to enjoy these encounters safely while protecting nature.

Rights of way and access land give us freedom to explore Dartmoor. Find out how to use them responsibly and why it matters for the landscape and its wildlife.

Dartmoor never looks the same twice. From spring skylarks and summer adders to autumn fungi and winter frost, each season offers something new for families to discover.