Who Can Help?
Many organisations have a Dartmoor or rural interest. Here are some of them.
All links are to external websites and will open a new window.
Sites relating to Dartmoor Communities
Ashburton (external site, opens new window)
Buckfastleigh (external site, opens new window)
Chagford (external site, opens new window)
Devon Heartlands (external site, opens new window)
Lydford (external site, opens new window)
Moretonhampstead (external site, opens new window)
Okehampton (external site, opens new window)
South Brent Village (external site, opens new window)
South Tawton, (external site, opens new window)
South Zeal & Sticklepath (external site, opens new window)
Tavistock (external site, opens new window)
Ugborough (external site, opens new window)
Widecombe-in-the-Moor (external site, opens new window)
Other useful sites
Action for Wildlife (external site, opens new window) - A Dartmoor biodiversity project.: helping communities to benefit wildlife in their area.
Aune Head Arts: (external site, opens new window) - Organisation supporting contemporary art on Dartmoor. Tel: 01822 890539
BigBarn (external site, opens new window) - A virtual Farmer's Market Tel: 01234 871005
British Canoe Union (external site, opens new window) - Governing body for canoeing and kayaking in the UK.
British Horse Society (external site, opens new window) - Registered charity promoting the interests of horse and pony breeding and encouraging the use and protection of horses and ponies. Tel 08701 202 244
British Mountaineering Council (external site, opens new window) - Representative body promoting the interests of climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers. Tel 0870 010 4878
British Orienteering Federation (external site, opens new window) - Official governing body for the sport of orienteering. Tel: 01629 734042
Council for National Parks (external site, opens new window) - Registered charity dedicated to giving the voluntary sector a shared vision and voice in National Parks. Tel: 020 7924 4077
Country Land and Business Association (external site, opens new window) - Organisation representing and supporting owners of land and businesses in rural communities. Tel 0870 242 1450
Countryside Alliance (external site, opens new window) - Organisation campaigning on rural issues. Tel 020 7840 9200
Countryside Management Association (external site, opens new window) - Membership organisation for individuals involved in the sustainable management of countryside and urban greenspace. Tel: 01245 424116.
Cyclists' Touring Club (external site, opens new window) - Organisation working for cyclists and cycling in the UK. Tel: 0870 873 0060.
Dartmoor for All: Organisation formed to address issues invovling access for the less mobile and disabled vsitor to DArtmoor. High Moorland Business Centre, Old Duchy Hotel, Princetown, Yelverton, PL20 6QF.
Dartmoor Livestock Protection Society (external site, opens new window) - Charity providing assistance to distressed or injured animals on Dartmoor:
South Brent - 01364 73121 or 01364 72174.
Buckfastleigh - 01364 643411.
Mary Tavy - 01822 810303
Shaugh Prior - 01752 839376
Dartmoor Pony Society (external site, opens new window) - Representing the registered breed.
Dartmoor Preservation Association (external site, opens new window) - Registered charity working to help protect Dartmoor. Tel: 01822 890646
Dartmoor Rescue Group (external site, opens new window) - Registered charity:, affiliated to the Mountain Rescue Council, providing search and rescue for Dartmoor area. General secretary Tel: 0.822 614568
Dartmoor Society (external site, opens new window) - Independant society promoting human, cultural and historical aspects of Dartmoor.
Dartmoor Tourist Association (external site, opens new window) - Promotes tourism and tourism businesses within Dartmoor National Park. Tel: 01822 890567
The Dartmoor Training Area (ministry of defence) (external site, opens new window) - Information on live firing and public access in the MoD ranges on Dartmoor. Tel: 0800 458 4868
Dartmoor Trust, The (external site, opens new window) - An independent charity established to grant aid practical projects which help benefit Dartmoor. Tel 01392 264308
Dartmoor Way, The (external site, opens new window) - Circular walking and cycling route around the National Park. Tel: 0870 241 1817
DEFRA (external site, opens new window) - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Tel:08459 335577
Devon Birdwatching & Preservation Society: Organisation which aims to further the study of birds in the field and assist in their conservation and protection.Tel 01837 53360
Devon County Council Home Pages (external site, opens new window) - Provides a range of services for the people of Devon.
DEBI - Devon Environmental Business Initiative (external site, opens new window) - Registered charity set up to support and motivate buisinesses to adopt environmentally sound and profitable business policies and to acheive environmental best practice. Tel 01395 446090
Devon Wildlife Trust (external site, opens new window) - Organisation involved in wildlife conservation, land and marine management. Tel: 01392 279244
Duke of Edinburgh's Award (external site, opens new window) - Provides personal development opportunities for those aged 14-25
English Heritage (external site, opens new window) - Working to secure the conservation and enhancement of England's historic environment. Tel: 0117 975 0700
English Nature (external site, opens new window) - Goverment agency working for the conservation of wildlife and geology. Tel 01392 889770
Environment Agency (external site, opens new window) - Public body responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. Tel 01392 444000
Forestry Commision/Forest Enterprise (external site, opens new window) - Agency of the Forestry Commission responsible for forestry throughout GRat Britain. Tel 01626 890666
Friends of the Dartmoor Hill Pony (external site, opens new window) - Supports and co-oridinates promotion of the ponies on Dartmoor Tel: 01364 631036
Letterbox 100 Club (external site, opens new window) - Representing letterboxing on Dartmoor. Tel: 01392 832768
MED Theatre (external site, opens new window) - A community theatre organisation based on Dartmoor,
National Trust (external site, opens new window) - Registered charity that acquires and protects threatened coastal areas, countryside and buildings. Tel: 01392 881691
Open Spaces Society (external site, opens new window) - Protecting common land and rights of way. Tel: 01491 573535
Police: Devon and Cornwall Constabulary (external site, opens new window) - Tel: 08452 777444. For wildlife crime ask for duty Wildlife Liason Officer. Emergencies dial 999.
Ramblers' Association (external site, opens new window) - Registered charity representing walkers. Tel: 020 7339 8500
RSPB (external site, opens new window) - Organisation supporting bird conservation.Tel:01392 432691
RSPCA (external site, opens new window) - Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: Tel 08705 555999 (24 hours)
South West Lakes Trust (external site, opens new window) - Independant environmental and recreational trust providing and enhancing sustainable recreation, conservation and acess on and around inland waters. Tel: 01837 871565
Westcountry Studies Library (external site, opens new window) - Based at Exeter Central Library and containing a wealth of local written information. Tel:01392 384216
Woodland Trust: Conservation (external site, opens new window) - charity protecting native woodland heritage. Tel:01476 581135
