Woolly at Widecombe
Posted by: Catherine
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sheep, shopping National Trust, Widecombe
Posted date:
June 17, 2013 |
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If you pop into the National Trust Shop nestled in the heart of Widecombe-in-the-Moor there is now a range of local products on sale made using both rare-breed Whiteface Dartmoor and Greyfaced Dartmoor fleece. The products are made by Dartmoor based companies Twool and Bellacouche. Twool is a range of natural twines made from the fleece from the Whitefaced Dartmoor. Indigenous to Dartmoor, and well adapted to its upland pastures and moors, the whiteface Dartmoor are as much a part of the landscape as are the tors, heath and hill ponies. The breed originated here and remains...
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Plym Valley Challenge 2013
Posted by: Pete Davies
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Dartmoor, Events, Plym Valley, Plymbridge, Volunteers
Posted date:
June 12, 2013 |
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The outdoors becomes more accessible
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June 6, 2013 |
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Parke now open to all thanks to launch of ‘off road’ mobility scooter hire scheme!
An all-terrain mobility scooter that can go ‘off road’ is opening up the National Trust's Parke estate, near Bovey Tracey, to people who have difficulty walking. The ‘Tramper’ scooter has been provided by the Devon based charity Living Options Devon as part of a scheme to open up the countryside to people with limited mobility. Called Countryside Mobility South West, www.countrysidemobility.org, the scheme has introduced Trampers...Read More
Air Cadets are a step closer to award at Lydford Gorge….!
Posted by: Adrian Shaw
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May 22, 2013 |
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On Saturday 18th May a small group of Air Cadets from 2443 (Okehampton) Squadron helped Rangers to build steps on the path to the White Lady Waterfall. The cadets aged from 14 - 17 (taking a break from their usual activities of flying, shooting and sports!), are working towards their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award. Part of which requires the completion of community service. Their time was spent carrying tools and materials to the site, then replacing old redundant steps with smart new ones which are easier to use. The 'short and steep' path' allows direct access for anything up to 60,000...
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Steve saves the day
Posted by: Mick Jones
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May 7, 2013 |
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On Friday at Lydford there was a small rockfall at Lydford Gorge. The river path was shut for a while while Steve the ranger literally swung into action abseiled down to the fall cleared away some loose soil and stone and checked the site was solid and safe. The path was then reopened a great relief the day before a busy, sunny bank...Read More
Young Birdwatchers
Posted by: Pete Davies
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Posted date:
April 10, 2013 |
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- Micro ornithologists
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Is this what they mean by “Multi-use Trail”?
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March 15, 2013 |
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Well, not really, but this is what a trail suitable for families, wheelchairs,dog walkers, cyclists, and pushchairs has to look like when its being built.
Don't worry though, once the construction crew have left and nature takes over, the new recycled road planing...Read More
New cycle trail at Bovey Tracey
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January 24, 2013 |
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The long awaited cycle trail through National Trust ‘s Parke estate on the edge of Bovey Tracey is moving forwards. Just before Christmas work started on the route through Mill Marsh Park from the centre of Bovey towards the Moretonhampstead road. The crossing of the busy highway was achieved by lowering the path that runs along the River Bovey beneath the road. There have been alterations to the unofficial layby that had been created over the years, thus providing a new surfaced parking area with a footpath leading to the pedestrian gate into Parke for walkers and cyclists.
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Plym Bridge Cycle trail – update
Posted by: acolston
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Plymbridge
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September 13, 2012 |
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The National Trust today (Thursday 13th September 2012) confirmed that it will be shortly submitting a planning application to Plymouth City Council to develop a new 4km off-road single-track cycle trail and increase parking spaces within the existing car park in Plymbridge Woods. This new moderate (blue) grade cycle trail will be ideal for people looking for a more adventurous leisure ride exploring the woodlands alongside the River Plym. Most importantly this cycle trail links up to the existing Route 27 Sustrans Trail in the valley bottom which is already popular with families...
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Castle Drogo’s late summer garden spectacle.
Posted by: John Rippin
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September 8, 2012 |
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The last few magical days of late summer sunshine have coincided with the garden at Castle Drogo reaching a seasonal peak. The herbaceous borders are delivering their grand finale before the onset of autumn with a beautiful display of bright yellow, orange, blue and lilac.
To capture the full experience an early morning or late afternoon visit will definitely be the most rewarding time with the added bonus that...Read More