| Event Name | Discovering the Dart Valley: Wildlife Walk |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 27th Apr 2019 10:00 am |
| End Date | 27th Apr 2019 12:00 pm |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Description | Guided Walk Free See Dartmoor through the eyes of local TV and radio naturalist John Walters. Enjoy a leisurely guided walk around the beautifully wooded Dart Valley, looking for some of the special wildlife that makes it its home. Although the walk is not long or overly arduous, stout, waterproof footwear and warm and waterproof clothing is advised. To book your place email Andy on andy@moorthanmeetstheeye.org At Newbridge Car Park, (Ashburton Two Bridges road) Grid Reference SX711708 |
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Existing trails at Fernworthy Reservoir are being upgraded; which will allow access to some parts of the Lake to those who are less agile. Kit Hancock, South West Lakes Trust local Warden, visited Fernworthy last Friday to check the progress of the contractors, ‘Landmarc’, who are undertaking the work. Kit said, “It is great to see Potter’s Walk almost complete and usable again. This short, lakeside walk has always been popular with many people. Landmarc are a good company to have on the job as they have been only too willing to work with us and the Park to protect hut circles near the trail and keep things neat and tidy as they go, which will help the path naturalise quickly.” Looking ahead they will shortly be working on reinstating the permissive footpath through the felled woodland and woodland to the bird hide; then making the path and steps below the dam easier to negotiate. Apart from the odd stream crossing, boardwalk improvements and soft spot, everything else between the bird hide right round to the dam will be kept much as it is, making it easier to negotiate but without running a track right round. Potter’s Walk, which should be fully open in October, is a circular route of about ¾ of a mile, suitable for disabled users and those less agile. It has resting places and some slopes which some may require assistance. The walk is named after Sydney Potter who lived and worked at Fernworthy for over 50 years. More information about the project is available here Moor than meets the eye is also developing a Heritage Trails interactive web map to help visitors plan their visit to the moor. It will allow visitors to choose a route from a list or submit their own and will provide information about features of historic or wildlife importance.
Over the course of the scheme we will be developing a web based resource to help you find out more about Dartmoor and how this seemingly natural landscape has been shaped by settlement, industry and farming.
Children from Ashburton and Moretonhampstead schools braved the elements on Tuesday to walk to one of Dartmoor’s finest beauty spots, Bonehill Rocks. They paraded banners and flags they had designed, inspired by the story of Dartmoor and their ancestors who farmed it.
Last update: 22 Feb 2019 12:44pm