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!

Tuesday 13 August - 10.00-12.00 (2 hours)
The Secret Ponds
Join us for a rare opportunity to explore the secret ponds above and below the water. Discover what wildlife takes over when the humans are kept out…
Meet at Langaford Farm, near Moretonhampstead, TQ13 8RH
Langaford Farm Trust
This event will be limited to a maximum of 25 children and/or 15 cars whichever figure is reached first.
Bookings taken from 23 July.

Saturday 28 September - 10.00-12.00 (2 hours)
A Visit to Venford
Venford Reservoir is a hidden jewel in the midst of the craggy hills of Dartmoor National Park. Come and explore the area and join Ranger Rob on a fun letterboxing trail. The walk is approximately half a mile and ideally you will need boots or sturdy shoes for walking.
Meet at Venford reservoir car park, west side, by the toilet facilities (SX 685 713). The car park is free to park.
Bookings taken from 9 September.

How to Book

Booking is essential for these activities as numbers are limited. These events are for Ranger Ralph Club members only.

Please book by telephoning 01626 831080. Please note that we are often out on the moors so may not answer immediately but do leave a message and we will get back to you on our return. Alternatively, you can send an email to education@dartmoor.gov.uk

Bookings are only taken from three weeks before each event. If, for any reason ,you find you cannot make the event, please call and cancel. This will give other people the opportunity to book.

Sorry, but we do not allow dogs on our events.