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Dartmoor Nature
Captivating natural beauty
Dartmoor contains the largest area of moorland in the south of England, the largest expanse of unglaciated upland in Britain, and the biggest granite surface in England.
In terms of its wildlife, Dartmoor is of international importance for its blanket bogs, wet heaths, upland oakwoods and cave system, and of at least national importance for its valley mires, Rhôs pasture and grass moor. Numerous rarities occur, particularly lichens and butterflies, and birds of the moors, heaths and farmland.
28 key species for conservation are identified here, including some which are globally threatened and some which are popular and still widespread, such as the dormouse, buzzard and wild daffodils.
Currently Featured
South West Lakes Trust
South West Lakes Trust, Roadford Lake, Broadwoodwidger PL16 0RL
Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary
Dart Bridge Road, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0DZ
Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust
Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust, Parke Estate, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9JQ
Dartmoor Walks and Rides This Way
Dartmoor Walks and Rides This Way, 10 Roborough Lane TQ13 7BA