Dartmoor general

[Adam Savage]

Off to good ol' Darters tomorrow morning. Will be taking photos and hopefully some more video, so should have something of interest to someone, upon my return. Will keep y'all posted.

Probably including such evens as...

The scrumpy aftermath..

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/Dartmoor%202%20the%20revenge%20preperation%20weeke nd/IMGP2240.jpg

And, hanging out with friends...

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/Dartmoor%202%20the%20revenge%20preperation%20weeke nd/IMGP2236.jpg

[Ben Casey]

Love it wish I was there :D

[Adam Savage]

I'm sure you'll get a chance mate

[swkieran]

looking foward to the pics adam :),if you want some proper devon scrumpy go to the low lying farms,look for apple orchards there the ones that sell gods water :)lol,depending on what part of the moor youre on i know a good farm in denbury near newton abbot that sells stuff that blows yer head for a pound a litre.

[Adam Savage]

looking foward to the pics adam :),if you want some proper devon scrumpy go to the low lying farms,look for apple orchards there the ones that sell gods water :)lol,depending on what part of the moor youre on i know a good farm in denbury near newton abbot that sells stuff that blows yer head for a pound a litre.

Just returned. Left my SLR up at Ivan's house, so most photos will have to wait until I can get that back (I'm a little disappointed in myself for that, sorry guys), but I think I have a couple on my mobile that I can post soon as I get them on the comp.

It's not too far from Newton Abbot, so might have to look into that. Heading back down next Wednesday all being well.

[swkieran]

welcome back adam,shame about photos,the main thing is you had a good time m8:)

[Adam Savage]

welcome back adam,shame about photos,the main thing is you had a good time m8:)

We did mate. Started work on the lean to shelter for the meet, just needs a good thatching of bracken and the bedding completed now. Set up a communal tarp for the learning/demonstration area (also social gathering place for the lower end of the camp) and built a fair pile of firewood ready too.

[Ben Casey]

Sounds like Im missing all the fun :(

[Adam Savage]

Sounds like Im missing all the fun :(

Plenty more fun to be had if you can make it to the meet, a week friday. If not it's always fun down there lol. You also missed me helping Ivan lay some granite steps up at the house, kept us busy for a few hours.

[Adam Savage]

Ok, I have four pics of the trip so far.

The firewood stocks so far and a fire set for the evening...

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/Dartmoor%202%20the%20revenge%20preperation%20weeke nd/17052011661.jpg

Someones skull collecting...

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My tarp and hammy, combined with Ivan's ground setup, with extra tarp for windbreak...

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/crazysaint22/Dartmoor%202%20the%20revenge%20preperation%20weeke nd/17052011662.jpg

Soon as I get the cameras back I will put the rest up.

[Ben Casey]

Love the pics mate I cant wait like I say it should all work out when you say a week Friday do you mean the 27th as that when I have the move the Lakes W/E is the 03/06/2011 and I'm hoping to land at Ivans about the 10th after I have been to my sisters for the week :)

That is if everything goes to plan on the move :)

[Adam Savage]

Yes mate, that's the next meet down there. Saw the new dates for the ten tors trek. Should be fine for those dates myself, one way or another.

[swkieran]

nice pics adam,that's what you call a log fire lol,benefits of having landowners permission :),i bet that fire gave out enough light for most of the night

[Adam Savage]

nice pics adam,that's what you call a log fire lol,benefits of having landowners permission :),i bet that fire gave out enough light for most of the night

It's not as extreme as it looks. There were four large logs of beech around the base, to contain the fire and support the cooking grill when the centre burns down to coals, and the big lump on it was sopping wet from being semi immersed in marsh for a couple months. It did burn well until about 1 or 2 am and still hot and glowing, ready to be kicked back into life, at 6:30am for coffee.

[Adam Savage]

Just got the photos online at last.

Here's a few, with link to rest below.

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[Ivan]

Great photos Adam, i had forgotten all about them ! its when us went for a gad about ..

[Adam Savage]

Great photos Adam, i had forgotten all about them ! its when us went for a gad about ..

A little change of scenery to prevent wilderness syndrome.

[Adam Savage]

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[Adam Savage]

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[jonajuna]

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wow, cool horse, is that the origin of this song you think????

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiNnDpIW918

[Adam Savage]

I think it may be. lol

[Ashley Cawley]

Superb photos Adam, well done bud, good to see folk having more fun :D

[Adam Savage]

Thanks Ash

[Ben Casey]

Nice pics mate :)

[Adam Savage]

Thanks very much Ben.

[Adam Savage]

Just been doing a little research into the moors. found out that back in 1897 Pupers was spelt "Puppers", but in 1906 it suddenly became Pupers...wierd....

1897..

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1906...

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[Metal mug]

Was Freddie Mercury recorded as living there?

[Adam Savage]

Was Freddie Mercury recorded as living there?

I'll look into it...erm no...wait a minute...I mean...

[Martin]

The history of Dartmoor is rich and steeped in folklore. Many of todays names have evolved over the years and are almost unrecogniseable compared to their former names.

For those who are interested, there are several really good websites and dozens of books on the subject.

Martin

[jus_young]

Was Freddie Mercury recorded as living there?

You're obsession with Freddie is getting a little worrying. You will be turning up to the next meet with a tash, white vest, tight jeans and buck teeth at this rate

[Adam Savage]

The history of Dartmoor is rich and steeped in folklore. Many of todays names have evolved over the years and are almost unrecogniseable compared to their former names.

For those who are interested, there are several really good websites and dozens of books on the subject.

Martin

I'm making my way through some sites slowly lol. Gives me something to do between projects and camping. If you have any links, feel free to stick them on this thread. Although started for a minor trek on Dartmoor, I think the title lends itself to anything Dartmoorish.

Adam

[Martin]

You're obsession with Freddie is getting a little worrying. You will be turning up to the next meet with a tash, white vest, tight jeans and buck teeth at this rate

Err, you haven't met Jack recently, have you? ;)

Martin

[Martin]

I'm making my way through some sites slowly lol. Gives me something to do between projects and camping. If you have any links, feel free to stick them on this thread. Although started for a minor trek on Dartmoor, I think the title lends itself to anything Dartmoorish.

Adam

I think it would be great to establish a list of great wild camping spots across the moor. We didn't see too many really good places on the weekend did we. We saw plenty of rivers and loads of hills covered in tussocks but we didn't see too many flat spots near to the river.

Martin

[Adam Savage]

I think it would be great to establish a list of great wild camping spots across the moor. We didn't see too many really good places on the weekend did we. We saw plenty of rivers and loads of hills covered in tussocks but we didn't see too many flat spots near to the river.

Martin

Sounds like a great idea. Teignhead Farm would be one for sure. I smell an excuse to go for another few walks...:)

[Martin]

Sounds like a great idea. Teignhead Farm would be one for sure. I smell an excuse to go for another few walks...:)

Great minds think alike. ;)

Martin

[Metal mug]

Well technically Freddie Mercury is Lord Lucan. (as covered in another thread) So my mad obsession is with Lord Lucan. :D

[Metal mug]

You're obsession with Freddie is getting a little worrying. You will be turning up to the next meet with a tash, white vest, tight jeans and buck teeth at this rate Ah you haven't seen the Dartmoor pictures yet? :D

[Adam Savage]

List started here (http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?1556-An-ongoing-list-of-places-to-camp-on-Dartmoor)

[jus_young]

Err, you haven't met Jack recently, have you? ;)

Martin

I'm not sure if I want to...


Ah you haven't seen the Dartmoor pictures yet? :D

Now that is an uncanny resemblance :D

[Metal mug]

I'm not sure if I want to...



:D

[paul standley]

Adam, when do you get your honorary Cornish citizenship buddy ?

[Adam Savage]

Adam, when do you get your honorary Cornish citizenship buddy ?

Cornish? Dartmoor is Devon lol

[paul standley]

ahhh... I assumed it spanned South devon and south Cornwall, so that's something I've learned today...!

[Adam Savage]

ahhh... I assumed it spanned South devon and south Cornwall, so that's something I've learned today...!

I think I am due my Devonian citizenship now though. I had to double check on t'internet, about the geographic details, after I said it. :)

[jus_young]

I think I am due my Devonian citizenship now though. I had to double check on t'internet, about the geographic details, after I said it. :)

The Devonian lot are a bit funny about this one. To be called local you have to be born and bred, and to be considered even remotely accepted as part of the community you must have lived here for 20years.

[Adam Savage]

Don't worry buddy, I wouldn't dream of classing myself Devonian. I'm as proud of my origins as you. The human race is a funny species, even after thousands of years of civilisation and centuries of communal living, we're still very territorial.

[jus_young]

Don't worry buddy, I wouldn't dream of classing myself Devonian. I'm as proud of my origins as you. The human race is a funny species, even after thousands of years of civilisation and centuries of communal living, we're still very territorial.

I get called plenty of things but none of them resemble devonian :D . I have only just passed the twenty year mark of living in the same town and reckon there is probably more 'outsiders' than 'locals'! And as for origins, wouldn't have a clue what mine are, born in Kettering, moved between Northants, Wilts, Battersea, Oxford... :sad:

[Adam Savage]

I get called plenty of things but none of them resemble devonian :D . I have only just passed the twenty year mark of living in the same town and reckon there is probably more 'outsiders' than 'locals'! And as for origins, wouldn't have a clue what mine are, born in Kettering, moved between Northants, Wilts, Battersea, Oxford... :sad:

Kettering isn't too far from here, used to work in Oxford and drive past it every time I go to Dartmoor lol. Small world..well...small country.

[LeeSunny]

i live in paignton devon and finding a local is not easy.
i lived in Marldon for 3 yrs and went to the local pub 4 times a week ( walking the english mastif ;-) ) on my last night b4 moving the pub land-lord said " is it you who drinks boddingtons " lol

i am from shaw ( penines ) but i do love devon

[Adam Savage]

i am from shaw ( penines ) but i do love devon

This county is blessed with many amazing places, beautiful scenic views, natural wonders, and millenia of history. Devon is one of the top, on my list. Cornwall, Dorset, Lake District, Peak District, the Highlands...all equally fantastic places.

[jus_young]

This county is blessed with many amazing places, beautiful scenic views, natural wonders, and millenia of history. Devon is one of the top, on my list. Cornwall, Dorset, Lake District, Peak District, the Highlands...all equally fantastic places.

Got to agree with you on this one. Spent all my adult life here and have family dotted around the country. When visiting them I can't wait to get back to North Devon, its home where no other place has felt like it. This county, along with with Cornwall where I work quite a bit, is a truly beautiful place and nothing would pull me away from it.

[Humakt]

We were thinking of camping out on Dartmoor sometime - maybe just two or three - for a couple of nights.

What is the status with regards to wild camping on Dartmoor? Am I right in saying it's allowed?

[jus_young]

Check out this thread. Adam put on some useful info regarding Dartmoor camping

http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?1556-An-ongoing-list-of-places-to-camp-on-Dartmoor

[LeeSunny]

We were thinking of camping out on Dartmoor sometime - maybe just two or three - for a couple of nights.

What is the status with regards to wild camping on Dartmoor? Am I right in saying it's allowed?

i just got back and i parked at post bridge car park, i went in and gave them my reg No and how many days i was out so if car went they will phone police, and if day late m/rescue all this with the fantastic :camping: was an amazing £0.00 :happy-clapping:

[Sarah]

Hi chaps, just reading your posts here, I'm looking for a good spot on Dartmoor for some camping with hammocks this May (2012). It is my first outing with the hammocks so any grid references or advice would be most welcome. Great pics btw!

[Adam Savage]

Hi there Sarah. The best person, with a nice long list, would be Martin. I'm sure he will pop by and suggest some places of interest.
There are plenty of nice spots on Dartmoor, it just depends if you want to park near by, walk miles, camp where there are facilities, and things like that.
You mention Hammocks, and Dartmoor is quite limited on wooded areas to camp "officially", but I know of a couple folk who own woods down there. I could get in touch with them and see if they can accommodate you for a few nights or so. We hold regular meets in one of them, and you'd be more than welcome to pop down and have a look see, join in, have a natter round the fire, or whatever.

Adam

[Sarah]

Thanks for the fast reply Adam, I'm pretty open minded about the sort of site but maybe not to have to walk to far from our vehicle as it is our first outing and I don't mind not having facilities. If you have any contacts with woodlands that would be very much appreciated as I think being able to have a fire is a big part of the experience and from what i have read it is a big no-no on Dartmoor itself. I'd certainly be interested in one of your meets!

[Adam Savage]

He doesn't get on Natural bushcraft very often, but I'm pretty sure he checks his inbox. If you send him (Ivan) a message, he'll be able to sort dates out with you. If you're after a peaceful time, without a load of strangers about, he'll let you know when it'll be quiet/empty.
The next organised meet is 23rd March-25th March, if you're interested. The thread for it is on another forum, but he can always give you the details.
Fires are a little sensitive, as far as the national park goes, not to say it's not done, or that it's wrong or right. You won't have any problems with Ivan, he always has a fire burning :)

Here's the link to his profile on here http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/member.php?2635-Ivan

[Ivan]

Hi Sarah , welcome to Natural Bushcraft , give me a shout whenever you are ready , and i will answer any questions you may have , there are links all over the place on here with photos and videos of various trips etc to my place , have a nose around , or maybe someone clever like Adam will highlight some for you .

Really good looking back over this thread myself , brought back some great memories , seems like an age ago !

Atb Ivan...

[Adam Savage]

It's ok Ivan old buddy. I'm on the case :)

[Ben Casey]

I would get on the case to but I dont know how to LOL :D

[Adam Savage]

I would get on the case to but I dont know how to LOL :D

Depends if it's a case of scotch or not I guess lol

[Ben Casey]

Depends if it's a case of scotch or not I guess lol

Makes me think for the next meet in Cornwall a nice bottle for if it gets cold at night ;)