Celebrating 70 Years
In 2021 it was the 70th anniversary of the designation of Dartmoor as one of UK's first National Parks.
Dartmoor was one of the first places to be designated as a National Park; the Peak District, Lake District and Snowdonia were also awarded the designation in the same year.
New to Dartmoor?
There’s no better place to start than learning more about this special landscape then on our Dartmoor Story pages.
Here’s some facts and figures for you – find out how many tors there are and where the highest and lowest points are, among many other things too.
When you visit Dartmoor, you’re stepping into a protected landscape where people live side-by-side with animals and rare species. Find out how you can Love Moor Life when you visit.
Enjoy getting spooked? Find out about Dartmoor’s myths and legends.
What's on?
Find out what events and activities there are for everyone to get involved with.
Search for eventsCaring for Dartmoor
Learn more about the work we do to keep this place wild, special and accessible for as many people as possible.
Our conservation workAbout us
Dartmoor National Park Authority as a free-standing organisation was created in 1997 – find out more about who we are.