The Old Dairy Blog
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March 24, 2021 - Time to brush out the cobwebs…
We are opening our doors again very soon! In July 2020 we blogged ‘Visitors are returning to Dartmoor…’ Little did we know what was to follow! They came, lock-down, they went; they came, lock-down, they went again! The Old Dairy Dunsford has stood empty since a brief opening at Christmas. The daffodils along […]
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September 1, 2020 - What birdlife might I find in the Teign Valley and on Dartmoor?
Teign Valley and Dartmoor Bird Watch It is our usual habit to take our first cup of tea of the day down to the bank of the River Teign which runs along the end of our garden. This morning I saw not one, but two kingfishers; a rare sighting! They nest close by […]
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July 11, 2020 - What can I do in Dartmoor National Park?
Where to start? There is something for everyone! Walking and cycling on Dartmoor Of course, there are stunning moorland views and amazing walks to suit all abilities. You must do at least one walk while you are here! We recommend Birch Tor and Vetifer Tin Mine, Trenchford and Tottiford Reservoirs or Wistman’s Wood near Two […]
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July 5, 2020 - Is Dartmoor National Park open for business?
What’s open on Dartmoor? Visitors are returning to Dartmoor National Park; the car parks and Dartmoor Visitor Centres are open again and the walks and scenery are just as stunning as ever! We went for an amazing circular walk at the weekend from Bennett’s Cross up to Birch Tor with its panoramic moorland views and […]
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