23 July 2008
Summer on Dartmoor begins with a celebration
| Join Dartmoor National Park Authority in celebrating the vital link between farming and the landscape during National Parks’ Week (28 July - 3 August 2008) with a superb programme of specially organised events and guided walks, including farm open days, family events, pony visits and children’s activities. Visit Farming Dartmoor –Flock, Stock and Bales, the major new exhibition at the High Moorland Visitor Centre, Princetown, with a great new interactive game, displays, a stunning new film and a free activity book for children - there is so much to see and do during National Parks’ Week and throughout the whole summer in Dartmoor National Park. |  |
The National Park Authority’s guided walks and events programme enables you to experience Dartmoor’s history and culture, enjoy delicious local produce, be challenged, or simply unwind on a gentle stroll or family activity. Whatever your age or ability you will find inspiration and enjoyment whilst being safely guided by professional and knowledgeable people.
There are special events to celebrate the Year of Food and Farming, guided tours for the elderly and less mobile, and, for those seeking the thrill of outdoor adrenaline sports, Dartmoor National Park Authority has teamed up with Devon County Council’s Dartmoor Centres to provide beginner and novice sessions in rock climbing, caving, orienteering and off-road cycling.
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Dartmoor National Park provides an unspoilt environment where you can try things that are new and different and reconnect with what’s important in life. If you would like to find out more about what’s on in Dartmoor National Park this summer, pick up a copy of Dartmoor National Park Authority’s Dartmoor Guide 2008-09, available free from Dartmoor National Park Authority’s Information Centres at Haytor, Postbridge, Newbridge or the High Moorland Visitor Centre, Princetown. Details are also available online at www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk or by telephoning (01822) 890414.
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For Further Information
Claire Partridge, Events and Activities Officer
Mike Nendick, Communications Officer, Dartmoor National Park Authority
Tel: (01626) 832093
Notes for Editors
National Parks’ Week, co-ordinated by the Association of National Park Authorities (ANPA) (external link, opens new window) is dedicated to raising public awareness of the reasons for the existence of National Parks and to celebrate their beauty, diversity and the wide range of opportunities they offer for enjoyment.
Dartmoor National Park Authority’s events and guided walks programme is a comprehensive guide to 'what's on' in the Dartmoor area. Whether you are here for the day or are a local resident, this diary will help you find out what is happening.
Dogs are not permitted on any National Park Authority walk or event (with the exception of guide dogs) due to the potential hazard to livestock.
Dartmoor National Park Authority manages a network of Information Centres. The hub of the National Park Network is the High Moorland Visitor Centre at Princetown. All National Park Authority Centres are open daily throughout the main summer season, 10 am - 5 pm.
For public transport information please telephone Traveline on 0871 200 22 33.
Agendas for full Dartmoor National Park Authority meetings and Dartmoor National Park Authority planning meetings are available on the Authority's web site .
You can receive an e-mail notification each time a News Release is issued by the Dartmoor National Park Authority .
News Releases from all UK National Parks (external link, opens new window)
For maps, guide books, trail guides, clothing and other Dartmoor merchandise visit Dartmoor National Park Authority’s Online Shop
National Parks cover 10% of the land area of England, Wales and Scotland. They are of special value to the whole nation because of their great beauty, their wildlife and cultural interests and the opportunities they offer for quiet enjoyment. However, they are not nationally owned - the land is in the hands of many landowners or occupiers including farmers. Over 33,500 people live inside the Dartmoor National Park and many millions of visits are made to it each year.
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