Two Moors Pine Marten storytelling celebration event
Come and join us for an afternoon of storytelling and song!
Date and time
Location
Moor Barton Wilding
Moor Barton Woods Moretonhampstead TQ13 8SH United KingdomAbout this event
- Event lasts 3 hours
- Free venue parking
Event details
Join us on 3 May for an afternoon of stories!
Gather round the fire at Moor Barton Wilding, Dartmoor, and enjoy enchanting tales with renowned storyteller and author Chris Salisbury. Everyone is welcome!
This special event marks the launch of a unique storytelling journey, where Chris will work with local communities to co-create a story inspired by pine martens. Sessions will take place along a route connecting communities from South Dartmoor to the Exmoor Coast.
Learn more about Two Moors Pine Marten project and the work DWT is doing for their reintroduction in the South West. Take in the beautiful ambience of Dartmoor and the special site, Moor Barton Wilding.
Booking is essential as numbers will be limited. Arrive from 1pm for a 2pm start.
Well behaved dogs, on leads, are welcome.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Directions
Moor Barton Woods - What 3 Words slack.coast.truth
We strongly recommend using these directions as satellite navigation does not cope well with the last 2 miles.
The woods do not have a postcode, but is located between TQ13 8SQ (Lewdon Farm) & TQ13 8SH (Blackingstone Farm), PLEASE DO NOT TURN AROUND IN OR BLOCK EITHER FARM’S ACCESS.
The wood can be reached from the B3212 between Exeter and Moretonhampstead or the A382 between Bovey Tracet and Moretonhampstead.
From Exeter, pass through Doccombe and after 0.6 miles there is a small junction, on the left, at the top of a rise. There are 2 small lanes, take the 2nd lane, signed Hennock.
Follow the narrow winding lane for about 1.75 miles. Moor Barton woods is on the left. Look out for the Devon Wildlife Trust flags. There is grass parking inside the gate. Do not park in the lane.
Please DO NOT take the Moor Barton FARM track, just before the woods.
From Moretonhampstead, take the B3212 for 1.5 miles winding up the hill to the top where you’ll see 2 turnings on your right. Take the first one (signed Hennock) follow from above.
From Bovey Tracey, follow the A382 towards Moretonhampstead. After 1.5 miles look out for a telephone box on the right hand side. Turn right at Slade Cross (2 miles from Bovey Tracey). Follow this narrow road up a steep hill and then continue for about 0.5 miles to take a left at the T-junction. After another 1.8 miles, Moor Barton Woods is on your right hand side. Look out for the Devon Wildlife Trust flags.
Please DO NOT take the track for Moor Barton FARM about 100m adjacent to the woods.
Parking is off road inside the gates and down the track.
Project information
Pine Martens Bounce Back: The Two Moors Pine Marten Project is reintroducing critically endangered pine martens to the South West of England, helping to restore natural balance to our much loved woodlands and bringing back these fascinating wild creatures to the landscapes where they once belonged. This project is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Forestry England and a number of generous donors.
If you would like to learn more about the project, you can find information on our website or sign up to Pine Marten Diaries to receive updates.
Hear about Devon Wildlife Trusts work via our newsletter.
Frequently asked questions
There are composting toilets on site
The site is rural and has good access but with uneven ground. Unfortunately not suitable for wheelchair users.
Please wear clothes appropriate for the weather/season. A shelter is onsite in case of bad weather.
Martin Prothero, mprothero@devonwildlifetrust.org