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A hiker standing on top of a large rock at Hound Tor in Dartmoor England overlooking a valley

"Our right to sleep under the stars is under threat" – rallies planned as court set to rule on Dartmoor camping access

By Julia Clarke published

England's access to the outdoors hangs in the balance with the upcoming Supreme Court case

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A hiker standing on top of a large rock at Hound Tor in Dartmoor England overlooking a valley

“There was blood everywhere!” Dartmoor hiker’s foot left hanging off after terrifying slip

By Dave Golder published

“The bone was exposed… I could feel the breeze on my leg!” says man who was just trying to get a better view

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Tent pitched on Dartmoor

Dartmoor wild camping allowed again after campaigners' successful court appeal

By Fiona Russell published

Campaigners win court appeal that banned right to camp in English National Park

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adventure is what you make of it: approaching the Mamores on the West Highland Way

What is a moorland?

By Julia Clarke published

Going hiking in the UK? You’re probably wondering what a moorland is, and what you need for hiking on one

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Tent pitched on Dartmoor

Wild camping could soon be legal on Dartmoor again – but with limits

By Cat Ellis published

The national park authority will landowners to offer their land for wild camping

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Wild camping in Dartmoor: Dartmoor wild camp

Why Dartmoor’s wild camping ban matters for you

By Julia Clarke published

Campers just lost their last remaining space to wild camp in England and Wales, but they’re not going down without a fight

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