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Enjoy: Walks, Talks, Tours & Nature-Connection Experiences
✨NEW BOOK: "Dartmoor Myths & Legends: Exploring Origins and Inspirations"
linktr.ee/dartmoorsdaughter_ Our guided walks and activities for adults, children, and teams include learning how to dowse days; painting & sketching afternoons; wild foods & foraging journeys; mindfulness meanders; navigation training days; tracking games; astronomy evenings, and nature trails. Private walks, groups, team performance, birthday events, and talks also available. Anyone who joins our walks and events report a greater sense of wellbeing as well enjoyment, fun and learning. Emma Cunis’ maternal family has loved and lived near Dartmoor for generations. Her grandmother 'Granny Val' introduced her first husband Eric Hemery to Dartmoor in the 1950s where he set up and offered guided walks and pony treks then wrote a series of well regarded books including ‘High Dartmoor’ described as 'the bible for anyone who has the spirit of Dartmoor'. Emma is a qualified Hill & Moorland Leader and has the accompanying Outdoor First Aid certificate. Her previous 20 years corporate career in Europe, America and Asia, ensures a professionalism in managing and facilitating different client groups and cultures as well as experience in organising events, leading teams, and presentation skills. We look forward to having you join us soon!

13/02/2026

Up to a thousand people once crossed Dartmoor on foot, horseback, and in wagonettes to gather at Bellever Tor on the first Friday in May - picnicking, racing, and revelling to welcome the start of summer on ‘Bellever Day’.

Join me for a circular walk rich in history and beauty, hearing intriguing tales along the way of seasonal festivals, ancient gods, and mischievous pixies. Our journey takes in a Bronze Age standing stone and stone row; several dramatic tors, including Laughtor, Blackator, and Bellever; copper-gold-coloured waters of the River Dart; and the fascinating Dunnabridge Pound with its Judge’s Chair. Revelling is optional!

‘Celebrating Beltane Walk’ is on Friday 1st May and is organised for the annual 30th April - 4th May which offers a wonderful programme of walks, talks, music and performances focused on culture and place.

To Book & more info - https://www.dartmoorsdaughter.com/public-walks/beltane-on-dartmoor-2026

And to find out more about the Dartmoor Tors Festival organised by and - check out their website dartmoortorsfestival.co.uk

12/02/2026

💮Our February newsletter 'Spring is on the Way' is out and features
NEW WALKS & TALKS:
🧭Navigation Skills for Beginners (or Refresher)
🕊️Nature’s Reset – Wild Swim and Wellness at Bovey Castle
✨Dartmoor Myths & Legends - Exploring Origins & Inspirations Talk
☂️Emma’s top tips for staying dry in wet weather!
🎁Treat a loved one this Valentine's Day with a Dartmoor's Daughter Gift Voucher
👣Few Spaces available for Spring/Summer walks

"Despite the seemingly relentless rain, gusty winds, and grey skies, there are some colourful indications that spring is on the way. The dawn chorus is rising in volume, and on walks the abundance of snowdrops, crocuses, pignut and daffodil leaves, catkins and buds bring a smile to my face." to read more...
🔗 https://www.dartmoorsdaughter.com/february-newsletter
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Our walks, talks and any special offers are released first to newsletter subscribers!
To subscribe, click the link in bio 🙏✨

with love from beautiful Dartmoor, Emma x

11/02/2026

One of the few and far between sunny moments in the last few days/weeks/month!

The crocuses are stunning at the moment, little pops of purple, yellow and orange to brighten our hearts. I had to get down on my hands and knees to smell, and properly admire, these beauties on the riverbank! Skye is so used to me taking photos now that she sits quietly nearby awaiting my return to movement🌸🐾🌼🌊🐶

Have you seen patches of crocuses near you?

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Our spring and summer schedule of public group walks and talks is growing, check out the website to book tickets & more info. Concessions available for no/low income - email info@dartmoorsdaughter.com

10/02/2026

Beautiful night skies tonight - a moment without mist or rain captured whilst walking in the dark with my dog.

We’re so lucky on Dartmoor to have stunning dark skies as well as gorgeous views in the daytime🔭😃🌌💫

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🥾Hope you’ll join me on a Dartmoor walk or talk sometime soon - the latest calendar is on the website.
🧭And due to a growing waitlist, another new date will be announced for ‘Navigation Training for Beginners (or Refresher)’ in the monthly newsletter due out end week - you can subscribe on the website, if not already🗞️

🗺️There are also still SPACES AVAILABLE on the March ‘Walk & Navigation Practice Day’ - do come along if you’ve attended our Beginners session, and/or would like an opportunity to practice map and compass skills, and to learn some additional intermediate level skills - https://www.dartmoorsdaughter.com/public-walks/walk-navigation-intermediate-march-26

09/02/2026

I’m delighted to have been invited to lead a walk again for the annual Dartmoor Outdoor Festival This week-long end of summer event offers an interesting programme of walks, talks, films, music and more. The focus is on sustainability and accessing Dartmoor responsibly, on making engagement as affordable and accessible as possible, and on celebrating the community and local businesses of Dartmoor.

Join us on Thursday 3rd September for a guided walk around Tor Royal Bed and Breakfast , Dartmoor, Devon, a Duchy Farm, to explore its fascinating history and archaeology, beautiful waterways and recent peat bog rewetting project, plus links to the founding of ‘Prince’s Town’, and lineage of designated rare breed Registered Dartmoor Ponies. Learn how the farm is managed to balance livestock, biodiversity and responsible public access. The walk will be led by Dartmoor Guide Emma Cunis, followed by a delicious homemade Ploughman’s lunch inside the beautiful Georgian house where you can see the domed ceiling with lantern, and an unusual plaster frieze depicting the Princetown Tramway, plus ask questions of tenant farmer Justine Colton.

To Book & more info - www.dartmoorsdaughter.com/public-walks/tor-royal-farm-walk-dartmoor

And check out the programme for the Dartmoor Outdoors Festival here - www.dartmooroutdoorfestival.co.uk

07/02/2026

This morning was…elemental! Our walk was accompanied by sun, rain, and rainbows; we walked past oak, alder and hazel dripping with catkins, lichens, mosses, epiphytes, and witch’s butter; and passed by the ruins of ancient Bronze Age round houses, stone rows and burial chambers.

After a delicious hot drink in The Chalet’s new ‘Winter Snug’, we enjoyed a delicious sauna and dip by the Dart River - thank you .sauna 🔥🌳🐴🏊☀️ 🐾🌊🌈

🥾Monthly Public Group Walks & Talks
🏞️Hire a Private Book
🎁Gift Vouchers
🗞️Monthly Newsletter
www.dartmoorsdaughter.com

06/02/2026

I was struck by the gorgeous purple hues of these alder tree catkins on a local stroll with my dog today. I was feeling low this morning, and the sunshiny gaps in the rain and these alder trees cheered me up no end☀️🌳🐶🌊

Researching later, I learnt that the ‘…purple-red, waxy pigment protects the developing male flowers from freezing and UV radiation, while also aiding in heat absorption.’ How clever is that?! Everyday is a school day for me here on Dartmoor🤓🌳

Rather wonderfully The Woodland Trust describes the alder as a ‘swamp-dweller and water-lover’. There were certainly quite a number lining this beautiful section of the River Teign near Chagford.

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2 SPACES LEFT Tomorrow/Saturday 7th Feb ‘Wellbeing Walk & Woodfired Sauna’
Join us? Book your tickets here - https://www.dartmoorsdaughter.com/public-walks/wild-swim-sauna-dartmoor-feb-2026

05/02/2026

Delighted to be offering a walk again for the annual Bookings are now open for a wonderful array of walks, talks, films, music and more - check out the continuously evolving programme here - https://www.dartmooroutdoorfestival.co.uk/programme.html

On Thursday 3rd September, I have the privilege of guiding a walk around Tor Royal, a Duchy Farm, to explore its fascinating history and archaeology, beautiful waterways and recent peat bog rewetting project, plus links to the founding of ‘Prince’s Town’, and lineage of designated rare breed Registered Dartmoor Ponies.

Join us to learn how the farm is managed to balance livestock, biodiversity and responsible public access. The walk will be followed by a delicious homemade Ploughman’s Lunch inside the beautiful Georgian house where you can see the domed ceiling with lantern, and an unusual plaster frieze depicting the Princetown Tramway, plus ask questions of tenant farmer Justine Colton. (Beautiful accommodation is also available at )😃🏞️🐴🚜🌳

Hope you can join us. Please share this with anyone you think maybe interested, thank you!

03/02/2026

I find lots to entertain myself on walks😃- admiring the stunning views (on clear days), and noticing all the tiny details of what’s around me🍃🐾🌊🌼🐴🌳including this little beautiful bog-bubble! (What would you call it?)

The Moor is so soggy underfoot from January’s deluge, and I loved finding this surprising little bubbly delight! It sits just above a spring on the slopes of Yar Tor where we’ll be walking a circular route this coming Saturday 7th morning before indulging in the gorgeous woodfired .sauna interspersed by dips in the copper-gold waters of the East Dart River.

2 SPACES LEFT - Join us? Details on the website - https://www.dartmoorsdaughter.com/public-walks/wild-swim-sauna-dartmoor-feb-2026

02/02/2026

Soggy underfoot but beautifully dry walk today as I look forward to next Saturday 7th morning ‘Wellbeing Walk & Sauna’ at Dartmeet.

I was lucky enough to enjoy WilderSauna with a friend last weekend to celebrate Imbolc. I can confirm it’s utterly beautiful and revitalising, especially followed by a cold dip in the Dart!

Come and join us - 4 SPACES LEFT!
To Book & more info - https://www.dartmoorsdaughter.com/public-walks/wild-swim-sauna-dartmoor-feb-2026

27/01/2026

🌸Our Imbolc newsletter is out and features
NEW WALKS:
🔥Celebrate Beltane Walk
🚜 Guided walk and lunch at Tor Royal Farm
🧭Gentle Stroll with Navigation Training (welcoming people with chronic health conditions)
☀️Few Spaces available for Spring/Summer walks
🎁Dartmoor’s Daughter Gift Vouchers

"Daylight is lengthening, and the birds have begun to sing again at dawn, bringing joy to my heart. They are much more active during the daytime as well - have you noticed?...." to read more copy and paste this link into a new webpage
🔗 https://www.dartmoorsdaughter.com/january-newsletter
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Our walks, talks and any special offers are released first to newsletter subscribers!
To subscribe, click the link in bio 🙏✨

Imbolc blessings to you all, Emma x

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