Dartmoor National Park Authority

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Need to know

For Maps, Guide Books, Trail Guides, clothing and a range of merchandise. Go to the online shop.

Weather Forecasts

An up-to-date weather forecast can be obtained, direct from the Weather Channel, http://uk.weather.com (external link, opens new window).

Dartmoor's Special Qualities

The Special Qualities that give Dartmoor its distinctiveness include:

  • the combination of spectacular natural features and farmed landscapes
  • diversity of landscape
  • a wealth of wildlife
  • its rivers and streams, and the quality of air and water
  • ths broadleaf woodlands
  • a rich legacy of the past

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  • traditional land management practices and activities, and local customs
  • the character of settlements
  • opportunities for quiet enjoyment
  • the open nature of the moors and the freedom to enjoy them
  • a wide range of opportunities for outdoor activities

Image of the River at Bellever forest

 

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