This podcast shares stories of the people, places and projects linked to Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England. We'll be delving into the history and geography of this landscape as well as human presence, looking at everything from archaeology and sacred sites to how climate change is impacting this environment, from how we balance ecology and access to the many amazing projects that are taking place across the moors.
Voices of Dartmoor
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Podcast Overview
This podcast shares stories of the people, places and projects linked to Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England. We'll be delving into the history and geography of this landscape as well as human presence, looking at everything from archaeology and sacred sites to how climate change is impacting this environment, from how we balance ecology and access to the many amazing projects that are taking place across the moors.
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3/20/2026
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Recent Episodes
July 24, 2026
Why access matters, thinking about land rights and nature connection with Dartmoor Walking Tours
<p>In this episode, I was so delighted to be joined by the wonderful Gillian Healey from Dartmoor Walking Tours in Hembury Woods, just outside of Buckfastleigh. </p><p>We went for an early morning stroll, to the backing track of the dawn chorus, to discuss nature connection, land rights and how she found herself working on Dartmoor. </p><p>We talked about her involvement in 'The Stars Are For Everyone' campaign, which was set up to protect our right to wild camp on Dartmoor and her subsequent connections with Right to Roam. </p><p>We also meandered into talking about the mental health benefits of spending time outside and how she facilitates space for connecting with the land through the walks she leads. </p><p>It was a gentle, interesting, and enjoyable conversation and we hope you enjoy listening to it! </p>
July 10, 2026
Plant medicine, chronic illness and getting to know the land with The Dartmoor Herbalist
<p>In this episode, I was delighted to be walking through the beautiful woods at Lustleigh with Jenny Carden, also known as The Dartmoor Herbalist. </p><p>A qualified medicinal herbalist and Hill & Moorland Leader, Jenny has an enviable knowledge base and it was an absolute treat to see her mind at work as we walked through the woods earlier this summer. </p><p>We discussed her road to herbalism, the importance of getting to know your local landscape season after season, plant medicine, and the work she does on Dartmoor. We also discussed the barriers of getting out on the moors for those with chronic illnesses and she shared her experience of this. </p><p>We talked about foraging, nature connection, accessibility, and she shared some fantastic stories and anecdotes from her life. It was frankly, an absolute pleasure and we so hope you enjoy listening to the episode! </p><p>You can find out more about Jenny and the work she does at www.thedartmoorherbalist.wordpress.com.</p>
June 26, 2026
Maps, compasses, and digital apps...navigation with Discover Dartmoor
<p>In this episode, I was delighted to meet Rob Gardner at Hound Tor for a blustery walk and talk. Rob runs Discover Dartmoor, an organisation that runs guided walks and navigation workshops. </p><p>We chatted about his earliest navigational experiences, his journey to becoming a Hill & Moorland Leader and the work he does now. We discussed the importance of navigational skills, particularly in a place like Dartmoor, a landscape notoriously difficult to navigate on. </p><p>We talked about the place the digital mapping apps have, where they hold value and some of the things people who use them should be aware of. We also discussed the role of social media when it comes to honey pot spots and mused on how you strike a balance. </p><p>It was an enjoyable and easy conversation and we hope you enjoy listening to it! You can find out more about Rob and his work at www.discover-dartmoor.co.uk.</p>
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