Voices of Dartmoor

In this episode, I was delighted to be walking through the beautiful woods at Lustleigh with Jenny Carden, also known as The Dartmoor Herbalist. 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. We discussed her road to herbalism, the importanc...

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. 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...

In this episode, we were delighted to be joined by the wonderful human being that is Lisa Schneidau. Lisa is a professional storyteller, ecologist, and one of the founders of the Dartmoor Nature Alliance. She is passionate about finding and telling stories that inspire, provoke curiosity and build stronger connections between people and nature. Lisa joined me at Two Bridges to walk towards Wistman...

In this episode I was delighted to meet up with the fantastic Paul Rendell, also known as 'Dartmoor Paul'. We found a sheltered spot nestled underneath Bell Tor to enjoy the view on a blustery day and to talk about Paul's life on Dartmoor. He shared his earliest experience of Dartmoor that ignited his love of this area of the world and his particular interest in Burrator Reservoir and...

In this episode, we were so delighted to walk from Cold East Cross with Emma Cunis, from Dartmoor's Daughter. With a wealth of knowledge and a deep love of the land, we could have spoken to Emma about a whole range of different subjects but for this episode we settled on delving into the sacred sites of Dartmoor. We chatted about the history of these sites, the various theories about them and...

In this episode of the podcast, I was delighted to be walking on the moor with Keith Lambeth. Keith is the man behind Out There on Dartmoor and has over 35 years of backpacking and mountaineering experience with over 25 years active service in Dartmoor Search and Rescue team. Most recently, he qualified as an outdoor therapist and will be incorporating this into the work he does on Dartmoor. Keith...

In this episode, I was so delighted to take a stroll alongside the River Dart with the fabulous Sophie Pierce. Sophie is is a writer and broadcaster based on the edge of Dartmoor. She has a deep interest in our relationship with wild places and came to talk to me about her relationship with Dartmoor, how it deepened after the tragic death of her son Felix and the work she does relating to Dartmoor...

In this episode, I was so delighted to sit down with the affectionately nicknamed 'Mr Dartmoor', Simon Dell. Simon fell in love with the moors as a young boy and has never been far from them ever since. Over his extraordinary life, Simon has served as a pacifist police officer (he says he talks enough to subdue anyone into custody!), guided groups of all ages and from all walks of life acr...

In this, our inaugural episode of Voices of Dartmoor, I was delighted to be joined by Helen Bruce and Albert Knott, both of Dartmoor Preservation Association. We headed to Swincombe Valley to walk the land and talk about the important work that they do. We discussed the history of the charity, some of their biggest achievements and their goals for the future. Along the way, Albert also shared his...