Dartmoor, the heart of Devon's Wildlife
If you're looking for somewhere to disconnect and recharge, there's no better place to spend the day than hiking the moorlands at Dartmoor, home to some of the UK's best wildlife with much heritage.
Dartmoor's landscape spreads for acres, so we decided to start right across from the parking, facilities, and information office. Me, @diveratt, and some other friends headed to Haytor Rocks to have a panoramic view across Dartmoor and the coastline of south Devon.
The landscape is lush all year round, and families do like to visit all different times throughout the year, and the council of Devon does a great job at maintaining this heritage site.
I was captivated by the picturesque views and little gems along the paths, which tell stories of ancient times.
The landscape is covered with huge granite rocks and boulders which enhances the natural aesthetic appeal of the landscape.
The boulders are rounded and smooth, which makes them perfect for relaxing and water stops as well as photo opts, as my friend took this photo of me.
There's something mellow and intriguing about the area, and even though there are many hikers, there's never a feeling of the area being crowded.
Here, you can see a part of what remains of the Haytor Granite Tramway, that was used to transport granite.
My friends who have visited Dartmoor on numerous occasions love this place and Michelle says that it's her favourite place in the world. She was the best tour guide a first-timer could have dreamed of.
Along the way, there were varieties of ferns that dominated the landscape, and my friend explained that ferns were a big part of the history of Victorian Times I've since done some research here about plant gathers who collected and grew ferns.
The Haytor Quarry was a highlight of the walk, where we stopped to take photos of some beautiful water lilies and the surrounding flora. This stream serves as a convenient water source for wildlife.
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We foraged like little kids and enjoyed some of these tiny sweet blueberries as we stayed hydrated drinking water.
We picked the perfect day with moderate temperatures and mesmerising blue skies, which made our trek enjoyable.
My friend Michelle is an avid nature lover, and my heart melted to see the joy she found in the wildlife and beautiful flora.
This one below is the Lucky Heather. This flower is a popular one that gipsies picked to sell, threatening to cast a curse on people forever if they did not purchase it.
If flowers are your thing, then you're in for a treat, as there are some colourful ones with bees and tiny little buterflies around.
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It's a manageable trek, and we were excited as we neared Haytor Rock. It was only when we arrived there that we noticed there were other hikers, and children too.
Three Wise Monkeys and a photographer climbed the rocks.
My friends made it to the top of the Haytor Rocks, where I was happy to look up at them.
There's a limit as to how high I can go before my vertigo kicks in, so this was the highest point that I made to the Haytor Rocks, which is just a few steps below the top.
I still had a pretty view from here.
The hike down was pretty easy because there are steps in the rocks which provide a safe walk down.
It was fun watching these rock climbers as we made our way to see some wild ponies on the hilly section of the moor.
I love ponies, so it was great for me to capture them close up. They are so friendly that you might be tempted to rub their bellies, but as with all wild animals, you have to proceed with caution.
Strangely, we saw only one sheep that disappeared quickly before we were able to capture it. However, along with the ponies are cows that graze away at the grass all day. This is an awesome way to maintain the immaculate grounds.
Well, if you are into archaeology, plants, animals, history, or just having a fun-filled time in nature, a trip to Dartmoor, south Devon Uk is a priority location that should not be missed.
That was how we ended our amazing hike before we headed to a local barn for a traditional English lunch.
I hope you enjoyed the stunning beauty of this location as much as I did:)
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The rocks and boulders are enormous and the view from atop is scenic. .. The blooming water lilies are cute..along with the ponies... Can visitors ride on them? 😅..
Such a great place for a walk.. I hope the weather will be fine here soon so I could climb a mountain trail..
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You would land on your butt in no time if you went on the ponies. It's tempting though. They're so cute and adorable. I do hope you'll get some good weather soon:)
Thanks..hopefully, it'll be better next weekend as there's another festival here ☺️
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It’s fabulous to see you having such a great time. There’s something so invigorating about the outdoors under the blue sky, especially when it’s warm. Those blueberries look like an awesome treat, but beware of the fox glove, it’s one of the most poisonous plants on the planet. Hehe 😉
You look great BTW, stunning leggings ❤️💕❤️💕❤️🤗🤗☘️🌱
Ok, my friends didn't mention that. None of us had any reaction to it, but we didn't hug or eat any 😅
That's good to know. It's the first I'm seeing it, but it reminded me of the Oleander, which I know is poisonous.
It was a lovely hike and great to see them after a few years:)
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Not as bad as hemlock blisters!!!
Oh, @millycf1976 this is so beautiful. Feeling so connected with nature and disconnected from the city's pollution.
Oh, thank you 😊
Yes, I enjoyed the freshness and being totally disconnected for the day. There's no mobile service in the entire region, even when driving by because it's so high.
I'll definitely return:)
Oh, I missed the last time I did that.
I am hoping to get the chance again of disconnecting from socmed and nuisance.
Oh I love that photo of you on the rock. Looking so British summer! Can't wait to spend more time down that way. Perhaps we could meet for a hike!!!!
Oh, thank you!😊
Yes, we can't complain at all. There's been a lot of sunshine, and I've been spending a lot of time outdoors. It would be awesome if we link up when you are here:)))
I love how the UK just buzzes alive after the long winter, like squirrels or cows out the shed. You party hard when the sun is out, living life as much as you can before you have to hunker down against the cold!
Yes, it's amazing the contrast, and that's exactly what I'm doing - enjoying the outdoors as much as possible during these glorious days:)))
It looks like a great place to explore. I understand about the vertigo thing. I can only go so far up most of the time.
I think you'd absolutely love the area.
Right, where I stopped before the peak, the winds picked up strong, and I think it was a warning for me not to push it further as I was starting to feel wobbly:)
Yes, it's definitely something I'd like. I know that feeling of being wobbly, even without alcohol.
😂 It's a weird feeling that I struggle to explain 😅
Do you mind featuring in a movie even just for once, you look very much like an athlete ... A lady in her 25 and I can tell that your me time results are great.
I enjoyed looking around and envy the feeling you must have had touching those flowers and others. The place looks perfect to build a connection with nature, I can tell you had fun because it was fun reading this as well.
Thanks for taking us to Dartmoor.
Thank you 😊
Haha! I have some serious work to do to get back in proper shape 😅
It's so amazing being able to enjoy the outdoors like this in a hassle-free safe way.
Thanks for your lovely comment, and I'm happy that you enjoyed the tour:)))
It's not easy to walk uphill in a place like that, it seems your legs are very strong to see that stunning view. Nice trip, I hope to see lots of interesting posts like this in the future :)
Thank you. I'm happy that you enjoyed this.
The climb was not too bad, and it's a great activity during these warmer months, so hopefully I'll get to do more:)))
I've never been to Dartmoor - it looks absolutely stunning there !
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Oh yes, it is. If you're ever in the area, then you should swing by there 😁
That angelica! <3 Gorgeous (as is the horse, and the photographer herself ;) ).
Would not have figured you for the see no evil monkey, though. I'm sure you do, I just think you see enough light to outweigh it ;)
As for this place, I'd heard a lot about Dartmoor, and now I see it wasn't blown out of proportion at all. It looks so tremendously peaceful. I like that great big boulder thingy at the beginning, as much as the feeling of getting away from society. I'm glad you guys got that <3
Thank you 😊
Yeah, you are right about that. Probably I would be the hear no evil monkey, because I certainly see. I make a conscious effort to "say no evil" simply because I have been rumoured to have a goat mouth...
No, Dartmoor is not overrated at all. It's stunning all year round. I love the drive in the area during the winter too, especially on a bright, crisp day. There's so much more of it to explore:)))
All the more, points for the conscious effort. To some people, it comes easy. To others, it's an active struggle not to do that, so I think that's all the more laudable.
I'm definitely keeping Dartmoor on my list of non-London places to see while in the UK. I've heard so many places are lovely, but when I'm over there, London inevitably captures all my attention. :D
Amazing spot for a hike in nature. Those giant granite rock formations are really cool. We always love seeing horses and/or ponies on hikes. Any sort of furry friend really.
Good call on wearing bright colors for the hike 👍
Yes, it's truly an amazing spot.
The ponies are super friendly. That black one came to say hello and she ate nuts from some other hiker's hand. However, I kept reminding myself that they are wild so I kept my distance with an eye on their back legs 😆
Yeah good call to be cautious. You never know with any wild animal
I find it strange to some wild animals are friendlier and act more civilly than many people I've encountered...
Haha so true
Hello dear friend @millycf1976 good day
what a beautiful place, I love how big this beautiful reserve is and how well maintained it is, it is evident that they do a great job of maintenance
What a beautiful day it was for you, they enjoyed good weather, beautiful photographs, I appreciate that you share this experience and the beautiful images
have a beautiful sunday
Thanks for your lovely comment @jlufer
The area has so much heritage, and it's lovely driving down the narrow country roads with quaint cottages leading to the area.
Have a relaxing Sunday:)
One could mistake you for an athlete at first sight as you look very fit and pretty too;) (are an athlete though?). Those Nike kicks are gorgeous too.
This could be as a result of how large and spacious the place looks. I , for one, would have had a while lot of fun on this hike as I love everything about nature.
It's good to see you having so much fun and at the same time, flexing your muscles ✨
No, I'm not an athlete! I was big into fitness a few years ago, and I've somehow let myself go, but I'm working on that slowly.
If you love nature, you'll find something in every step you take that's impressive. I could easily live there in a tiny house and be happy:)
This is precisely the feeling. I see it as creating my own happiness.
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I have heard about Dartmoor but have never been there. I love the trip with you. Those rocks are so impressive. I love the wild angelica and the bees collecting nectar, also the lovely water lilies. The landscape is certainly mesmerizing - there is so much there to truly appreciate nature. Looks like a great time outdoors!!
Yes, there's something fascinating with every step you take there. I think more so if you know all the history behind it and of the period itself, which is something I'm slowly learning:)
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Beautiful views, picturesque nature, lush flora... looks like a perfect trip to me!
And that last photo of the horse is simply stunning! 🙂
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you very much! Yes, it was the perfect trip, indeed.
The ponies are adorable, and I was very pleased with that shot too. It's hard to get close-ups of them, because you never quite know how they will react.
Thanks for your lovely comment:)))
Gods, I would totally LOVE visiting Dartmoor, I've seen and heard so much about it for years, and these pictures further reassure me in this wish, it looks truly fantastical! Blessings, dear!
Thank you!
Yes, there is so much heritage at that place and still a lot more that's worth another visit. It would be fantastic if you ever got to visit:)
Wonderful weather and landscapes. I loved the photos; I'd wish I was there and see the ponies and all the nature, also the cows and the mysterious sheep--perhaps it was a fairy ❤️😌
The three wise monkeys picture is hilarious. Genius! Thank you so much for the free trip, @millycf1976. I needed it 😁
Thanks for your lovely comment 😊
It was totally awesome:)))
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STOPLThis is really the most beautiful trip and tour and the lotus flower was so beautiful in the pond like her I want to go there in my dream
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