Challenge 20: Visit a Dartmoor Hay meadow

Points available: 3

About the challenge

Discover the incredible haymeadows of Dartmoor full of wonderful wild flowers and find out more about three species that you see. The best time of year to appreciate them  is in late June and early July when they are in full flower.

Please note that most Haymeadows are on private land but some landowners have open days so check before you go out. Visit the Moor Meadows website to see when the open days are and any special arrangements for parking.

Helpful tips

Devon Wildlife Trust  manages  the Bellever Moor and Meadows Nature Reserve which is open  to the public. More information can be found here.

More information

Did you know that haymeadows in Britain were once a common sight? Today only 3% remain compared to the 1930s. This has had a huge impact on wildlife. On Dartmoor the traditional haymeadow is still a common site around places like Postbridge, and local landowners are working hard to restore land which was once rich in wildflowers.