Posts Tagged ‘sharpitor’
Dartmoor Sounds Landscape Connection Walk
As part of our 2026 Programme of Partnership Walks, we were joined by performance artist Avoca on our land holding at Sharpitor for a sound and landscape connection walk. This was an invitation to collaborate with the landscape, to be present in the moment, and to discover subtle sounds around us that we might not…
Read MoreSouth West Lichen Group visit Sharpitor
The DPA were delighted to host the South West Lichen Group for a field meeting on our land holding at Sharpitor. They visited on the 26th of June and were accompanied by our Ecological Consultant, Albert Knott, and Moorland Guide Geri Skeens, who organised the event. The aim was to locate and identify species that…
Read MoreEcology Walk at Sharpitor
Our first walk of the Dartmoor Outdoor Festival focused on upland ecology on our land at Sharpitor. It was led by the knowledgeable Geri Skeens, an experienced moorland guide with a fascination for mosses and lichens. Sharpitor is home to many fascinating tiny plants, including the rare Fir Clubmoss and Wilson’s Filmy Fern, which thrive…
Read MoreSensorial Walk at Sharpitor
On a clear Saturday evening, we welcomed a fantastic group of people onto our Dusk Sensorial walk at Sharpitor. This special event was the first inspiration walk of our Wild Words writing callout and we were delighted that so many people were keen to join us and be guided through connecting with the Dartmoor landscape…
Read MoreSharpitor on Dartmoor: A Classic Example of a Collapsed Granite Summit Tor
Sharpitor, located on the western edge of Dartmoor, is a popular area for visitors to the national park, with easy access and expansive views in all directions. However, what is less well known is its significance as both a geological and ecological upland habitat. Sharpitor is one of the best examples of a collapsed summit…
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