Events and activities

Come and enjoy an activity on Dartmoor with the Rangers as part of the Ranger Ralph Club!

The Ranger Ralph Club is open to all children between the ages of 5-12 years and is ideal for the young nature enthusiast in your family.

Ranger Ralph meets on a regular basis and each activity is safely led by a Dartmoor National Park Ranger. The club runs up to twelve outdoor events per year. These are all free to attend once you are a member.

How to join the Ranger Ralph club

If you live locally, or are coming to Dartmoor when an event is on, why not book and join in. Remember to bring your membership card!

Sunday 19 November – 10.30-12.30 (2 hours)
Mini Three Tors Challenge
Join us for a mini 3 tors challenge visiting Pew Tor, Heck Tor and Feather Tor. This is predominantly an easy walk of 5kms with some steeper parts approaching Pew Tor. We will stop for a short break so do please bring a snack and a hot drink. Please do come dressed with layers appropriate for the season and with your sturdiest footwear. We will experience some lovely views and will pass by some points of archaeological interest including Windy Post Cross, the Bullseye stone and a clapper bridge.
Meet at Cox Tor car park (SX 531 752) There are no toilet facilities on site. Nearest are Princetown or Tavistock. This walk is not suitable for pushchairs.
Bookings taken from 30 October.

Sunday 10 December - 10.30-12.30 (2 hours)The time has changed to a NEW time of 12.30-14.30
The Odd Sock Reindeer Shop is re-opening!
Come along and craft a Dartmoor Hobby- Reindeer.
You will need a large (adult size) clean ‘odd-sock’ and we will have the rest!
Meet at Princetown Visitor Centre (SX591 735) PL20 6QF.Sign in at reception on arrival. Parking is available at the visitor centre car park. Charges apply.
The weather will dictate whether we are inside or out so please dress up warm!  Bring a packed lunch if you need to ‘craft and eat’ and there will be hot chocolate and some Christmas goodies!  The event starts at 12.30pm but then it will all depend on how long it takes to do your making!!!! Odd Sock Reindeer Shop will close at 2.30pm….
Bookings taken from 13 November.