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Dartmoor |
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Dartmoor became a national park in 1951 and it's interests are looked after by the Dartmoor National Park Authority based at Parke, Bovey Tracey. There are 3 military firing and excercise ranges in the west of the moor where access is limited but, by and large and although all of the moor is privately owned, anyone can go more or less all over it - which is great so long as they follow a few basic rules. Other volunteer organisations exist that also aim to protect and preserve the moor, it's wildlife and it's way of life. Between them all there is a wealth of information available, on the internet and in the excellent information centres around the park, one of which is right here in Postbridge.
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Virtual Tours of Dartmoor
Take a look at the wonderful interactive web site showing virtual tours of Postbridge, Princetown, Haytor and the grade 1 listed medieval Dartmoor longhouse at Higher Uppacott.
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"Andrew & Lorraine, thanks for making us feel so welcomed. The national park is amazing. We'll be back again!" - Andrew & Grace, New Zealand
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Take Moor Care
The now longstanding "Take Moor Care" iniative is one that we whole-heartedly support . The blanket 40 mile an hour speed limit is there to safeguard people and, perhaps more importantly, the livestock that wanders alongside and on the roads. Visitors, and residents, should always consider their impact on the moor; keep to paths, use gates and stiles and be aware of areas that are especially threatened. In wet weather paths and verges are much more susceptible to damage. A pile of rocks is not just a pile of rocks, disturbing them could be destroying 4 thousand years of history. |
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