Jodie Newton
Hunt the little hut.
Holwell Beehive Hut. Today is my birthday and (at time of writing) if you produce proof of your birthday at Ullacombe Farm, your...
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MUM ON DARTMOOR
Our love of Dartmoor, the interesting places we visit there, myths, legends, archaeology, equipment we use, suggested walks and Family friendly adventures.
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Jodie Newton
- Jul 9, 2022
- 3 min
Belstone Tor and 9 Maidens
Dust if you must, but wouldn’t it be better To paint a picture, or write a letter, Bake a cake, or plant a seed; Ponder the difference...
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Jodie Newton
- May 2, 2022
- 3 min
The North Teign waterfalls
The North Teign area is beautiful. Stunning swathes of open grasslands dusted with hidden gems such as the Teignhead clapper bridge,...
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Jodie Newton
- Apr 4, 2022
- 4 min
Brat Tor, Great Links Tor, Hunt Tor and Gren Tor 6.5 miles
One of our family traditions is that we go to Dartmoor on Mother’s Day. It started years ago when my birthday and Mothers day fell on the...
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Jodie Newton
- Nov 29, 2021
- 2 min
Exploring Trendlebere Down
Trendlebere Down, Hound Tor woods and the East Dartmoor Nature Reserve. Parking at SX 782 793 Bovey Valley Woods is made up of three...
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Jodie Newton
- Sep 1, 2021
- 3 min
Pew Tor Circular
The doctors have told Richard his broken leg is going Tibia okay. I know, I know poor Rich can't stand broken leg puns....I'd stop but...
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Jodie Newton
- Aug 1, 2021
- 3 min
Two short walks, Crazywell Pool from Burrator and Venford Falls
The family and I have been out on two shorter walks in the past few days. The first to Crazywell pool, which was our first as a family on...
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Jodie Newton
- Jun 8, 2021
- 3 min
A short walk with beautiful views
Wind Tor and Hutholes medieval village Here at mum on Dartmoor HQ things are still a little off kilter. Richard is recovering slowly...
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Jodie Newton
- May 8, 2021
- 8 min
Watern Tor and an unplanned Helicopter ride
I must start this post with some massive Thank yous Firstly to the three Hikers who stopped and helped in our hour of need. Tom, Luke and...
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Jodie Newton
- Apr 19, 2021
- 3 min
Three stone rows.
From Bennetts Cross to Fernworthy, White Ridge and back “It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men’s...
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Jodie Newton
- Apr 6, 2021
- 5 min
Burrator Reservoir to Sheeps Tor circular 6.5 miles
Parking at Norsworthy Bridge car park, Burrator reservoir. This area is popular, for some reason unbeknownst to me many people like to...
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Jodie Newton
- Jan 4, 2021
- 5 min
Christmas morning and a New Years trundle in the snow
Two shorter walks Happy new year to all my readers. Every year, for the past three years my family and I have planned to hike up Rippon...
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Jodie Newton
- Dec 3, 2020
- 4 min
The Dart Gorge and Aish Tor
Between Dartmeet and Newbridge lies the Dart Gorge, which can be explored via paths along both sides of the river (there are no viable...
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Jodie Newton
- Nov 23, 2020
- 3 min
Grey Wethers stone circles and Fernworthy Reservoir
A super spot for a picnic at any time of year, Grey Wethers stone circles is one of my favourite spots on the Moor. To me, it feels like...
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Jodie Newton
- Oct 12, 2020
- 4 min
Meldon Reservoir, Yes Tor, High Willhays, Black-A-Tor Copse and a dip in the West Okement.
7 miles (ish) Yesterday we decided we needed a Dartmoor fix. I'd seen a photo of Black-A-Tor Copse SX566 890 on Instagram and thought...
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Jodie Newton
- Oct 1, 2020
- 3 min
Wet weather walking
'There's no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.' I don't mind walking in the rain, especially a light drizzle. Jumping...
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Jodie Newton
- Sep 15, 2020
- 3 min
Sandy Hole Pass walk and swim
“Each golden day was cherished to the full, for one had the feeling that each must be the last. Tomorrow it would be winter.” ― Elizabeth...
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Jodie Newton
- Sep 4, 2020
- 11 min
Mum on Dartmoor's first Dartmoor wild camping experience
Firstly apologies for the delay in writing a new post, sadly on the 1st September our beautiful elderly Labrador lay down for her final...
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Jodie Newton
- Aug 24, 2020
- 4 min
Super short walks to Grimspound and Haytor Quarry
I was out with some friends on Saturday evening and one of them, who has twin toddlers asked if there were shorter trips she could take...
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Jodie Newton
- Aug 12, 2020
- 4 min
Boys on Dartmoor, Sandy Hole Pass Backpacking Expedition
Written by Owen aged 9 I was so excited when dad told me we were going to camp on Dartmoor. I have wanted to go backpacking for a while...
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