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About Dartmoor   Jack Whitton

978-189938314-6       £2.99    Order info

How to see the best of the high parts of the Moor in four days, and begin to understand its history and ancient sites. No long walks! All photographs in colour.

Ancient Dartmoor   Paul White

978-189938322-1       £2.99    Order info

Dartmoor is covered with prehistoric settlements, stone rows and stone circles. Here is a simple introduction to current archaeological thinking, together with suggestions for which sites to visit. Full colour throughout.

Cycle rides South-West: Dartmoor Robert Hesketh

978-1906474-05-8     £3.99    Order info

15 rides, all on-road or on dedicated cycle paths, and intended for experienced cyclists.

Dartmoor with your kids   Robert Hesketh

978-189938386-3    £2.99   Order info

Creative ideas - educational and fun - for entertaining your children in and around the moor.

Down the River Dart   Gordon Hill

978-189938369-6       £2.99    Order info

Illustrated with many remarkable aerial photographs, the author follows the course of South Devon's most famous river, from Dartmoor, through the historic towns of Buckfastleigh, Totnes and Dartmouth to the sea.

North Dartmoor pub walks   Robert Hesketh

978-189938383-2    £2.99   Order info

8-13 km (5-8 miles) walks taking in a pub along the way.  

Ponies on Dartmoor   Felicity Young

978-189938313-9        £2.99    Order info

The life and behaviour of the wild ponies on Dartmoor which look so attractive in summer, but which have to endure often harsh winter conditions. Superb colour photographs of the ponies in close up throughout.

Really short walks North Dartmoor   Paul White

978-189938324-5    £2.99    Order info

15 delightful walks (3-5km, 2-3 miles in length) to enjoy Dartmoor's 'wilderness' and bordering countryside.

Really short walks South Dartmoor   Paul White

978-189938384-9    £2.99   Order info

Some easy, some challenging routes, no longer than 5km (3 miles).

Shortish walks on Dartmoor   Paul White

978-189938360-3        £2.99    Order info

15 circular Dartmoor walks. All have been selected for their beauty and their interest! enjoy finding prehistoric villages and ceremonial sites, medieval deserted villages and the massive diggings of former tin mines.

South Dartmoor pub walks   Robert Hesketh

978-189938372-6       £2.99    Order info 

11 stunningly beautiful walks ranging in length from 7 to 12 km, and each taking in a Dartmoor pub
for those wishing to refresh themselves with food and/or drink.

Supernatural Dartmoor   Michael Williams

978-189938355-9       £2.99    Order info

Reports and personal accounts of paranormal activity in and around Dartmoor by a leading Ghost Club Society member.

The making of modern Dartmoor   Helen Harris

978-189938354-2        £2.99    Order info

This book describes the period since 1750, covering turnpike roads, tramways and railways, mines and quarries, and agriculture. It also looks at the development of Princetown, modern forestry, reservoirs and tourism. The emphasis throughout is on what remains for the visitor to see.

 

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