Dartmoor Devon England United Kingdom

For the purpose of this category description Dartmoor is regarded as the area within the boundaries of the Dartmoor National Park and includes some agricultural "in country" as well as the moorland. Covering an area of about 400 square miles it is sparsely populated with only 30,000 inhabitants and no large towns, and is geared to the tourist industry with an estimated ten million day-visitors per year. The moor is noted for its wild aspect and the rugged granite tors which crown its higher points.

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• Ten Tors and Jubilee Challenge - Official team and challenge information, includes merchandise, lost and found equipment and registration form.
  
• Legendary Dartmoor - Dartmoor legends, folklore, history, mystery and traditions by Tim Sandles. Includes bibliography.
  
• Dartmoor Firing Ranges - Regularly updated firing ranges safety information for walkers provided by the Ministry of Defence.
  
• Dartmoor Perspectives - Information and photographs documenting moorland life and history.
  
• Dartmoor Preservation Association - Environmental campaign group and registered charity.
  
• All Around Dartmoor - Dartmoor information, geography, history, images gallery and the Ten Tors event.
  
• Dartmoor Livestock Protection Society - The Society helps ponies, sheep and cattle in distress on Dartmoor or in the markets where they are sold. Includes guidance on emergency help and gift catalogue.
  
• Dartmoor Magazine - Summary of current issue, books on Dartmoor and subscription arrangements
  
• Walking Dartmoor - Offers walks, history, folklore and safety advice for those using the moor.
  
• Dark Mother Wood - Explores the mythology, history and legends of Dartmoor.
  
• The Haytor Quarries & Granite Tramway - Geological, archaeological and historical overview of the quarries and track. A reconstruction and chronology of the track and quarries.
  
• Dartmoor Gifts - A small collection of gifts and products.
  
• Nic Randall - Collection of moorland photographs. Images are available for commercial distribution.
  
• Dartmoor Changes - Project to raise awareness of the significance of bell ringing to the customs and traditions and cultural heritage of identified communities within the Dartmoor National Park.
  
• Virtually Dartmoor - Interactive virtual tours combining 360° panoramic photographs, the spoken word and archive photographs.
  
• Dartmoor Rescue Group - Four moorland rescue teams. What they do and how to join.
  
• Dartmoor Hill Pony Website - The project's aim is to investigate and raise awareness of the importance of the Dartmoor Pony in the National Park.
  
• Dartmoor Archive - A digital image archive providing resources for research and education.
  
• Jen Bryant Dartmoor Landscape Photography. - Landscape photographs, mainly of Dartmoor. Includes gallery and online ordering facility.
  
• Dartmoor Pony Society - The Society promotes the breeding of pure Dartmoor ponies. Details of stud book, shows, history of the breed and membership arrangements.
  
• The Dartmoor Society - Aims to promote the human, cultural and historical aspects of the area. Details of events, campaigns and membership arrangements.
  
• Dartmoor Tinworking Research Group - DTRG - Studies and explores the tinworking and tin mining heritage of Dartmoor. Includes events diary, membership, projects and newsletter.
  
• Dartmoor and West Devon - Gerry Sargent - Compendium of information and links for tourists and residents.
  
• Focus on Dartmoor in Devon. - Pictorial information on where to stay, local attractions, and history, compiled by a local professional photographer.
  
• Landscape Leaps - Dartmoor Interactive Virtual Tour - Interactively enjoy the view from 96 locations across Dartmoor. Discover names, grid references and altitudes. Includes free demo.
  
• Dartmoor On-line - Includes descriptions of the area's towns, tourist attractions and accommodation. Includes events diary, maps and travel information.
  
• Dartmoor National Park - The official site for the park, with seasonal guided walks programme and a selection of fact files covering various aspects of Dartmoor life, history and forward planning.
  
• Moor Trees - Encourages areas of the moor to return to forest wilderness. Involves the local community and the wider community in wilding, ecosystems, land management and forest regeneration.
  
• Dartmoor Letterboxes Club - Includes information about "letterboxing" on Dartmoor and a map, also offers catalogue of letterboxes.
  
• Dartmoor Walks - Documents moorland walks. Includes photographs.
  
• Bike Dartmoor - Provides details of mountain biking holidays and guided tours.
  
  

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