Author: The Green Hill, a memoir about the sudden death of my son Felix. Rock Idols, a guide to Dartmoor in 28 tors; various wild swimming guides.
Co-organiser, Dartmoor Tors Festival 1-4 May 2026
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Sophie Pierce
In search of 200 year old inscribed stones on Dartmoor- the work of the Rev Edward Bray, until recently, hidden and forgotten. There’s a rare chance to see them on Sat 2nd May. 2pm in a walk led by Simon Dell. Book here dartmoortorsfestival.co.uk/edward-brays...
Preorder the Stone Lands paperback before its publication on 4th June and you have a chance to win this stunning framed print of Avebury by incredible illustrator Philip Harris! (I love his images so much, this is the Chapter 1 opener.) Enter here (T&Cs apply): www.littlebrown.co.uk/little-brown...
An interesting behind the scenes perspective from Paul Harris of Glavind Strachan Photography, who photographed our depiction of St Gudula for the Dartmoor Tors Festival. He delves into the complex and contrasting history of this local (or not so local) saint.
glavindstrachan.com/blog/st-gudu...
This weekend (17–19th) is the Good Grief spring festival 💚 It is online and FREE, with a huge choice of talks. I'll be speaking at 3pm on Sunday 19th with @smpierce.bsky.social + Lizzie Pickering @goodgrieffest.bsky.social on finding comfort and hope in nature. www.goodgrieffest.com/events/lands...
A population of rare Small Pearl Bordered #Fritillary butterflies has been confirmed on DPA owned land at High House Waste. Our Ecological Consultant, Albert Knott, surveyed for these #butterflies, and was delighted to record substantial activity.
dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/rare-butterf...
By reconnecting with local customs, by invoking #Dartmoor rivers as beings with agency and presence, the Dartmoor Tors Festival invites both locals and visitors to enter a deeper relationship with the national park.
#holywell #welldressing #mayday
dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/ancient-holy...
Really excited that nature poet @janelovellpoetry.bsky.social will be joining us at the Dartmoor Tors Festival on Sunday 3rd May at 11am @ashburtonarts.bsky.social - along with fellow poet Mark Haworth Booth for conversation and readings . Book here : wegottickets.com/f/16604/
We're supporting the #Dartmoor Tors #Festival as lead partner for 2026, which includes playing a part in the closing parade. This celebrates community, culture and life giving water, symbolized by the dressing of St. Gudula's healing well in #Ashburton.
www.theprsd.co.uk/2026/04/01/g...
Nature on Dartmoor is in decline. Is it too late to save it? @lisaschneidau.bsky.social from Dartmoor Nature Alliance, Tracy May from Dartmoor Commoners and Richard Drysdale from DNP, will discuss this with @sophiepavs.bsky.social in the chair - at the Dartmoor Tors Festival info at link in bio .
Gudula’s Gathering | New Dartmoor Community Pageant focuses on ancient holy well
New community ritual for Dartmoor reconnects with local customs and draws people together at St Gudula’s Well
New community ritual for Dartmoor reconnects with local customs and draws people together at St Gudula’s Well
www.theprsd.co.uk
St Gudula’s Well in Ashburton, an ancient holy well, will be the focus of a new community ritual honouring water as the source of all life, and celebrating the start of summer. ‘Gudula’s Gathering’ ha...
A population of rare Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary butterflies has been confirmed on DPA owned land at High House Waste. Our Ecological Consultant, Albert Knott, spent a day on the land last week su...
