Cholwell Riding Stables

Cholwell Riding Stables are set in a beautiful valley off the A386 between Tavistock and Okehampton, just outside Mary Tavy.  They have 36 horses, are a family run business with over 40 years experience they are open all year round 7 days a week and can cater for all abilities.  We took our girls down …

A Day For Me.

Just fascinating... I felt very privileged today to join the people from History Hunters, Lustleigh Society, The Woodland Trust, Natural England and the Dartmoor National Park Authority on their field trip and archaeological dig at Vinnimore farmstead, nestled in the Becka Brook Valley near Lustleigh on Dartmoor.  The excavation of Vinnimore Farm forms part of …

Back to Basics

I am having the best time blogging, it started off just as a little hobby and has now turned very quickly into something much bigger. When I started blogging I really had no idea what to expect or how to even use twitter! I now have lots of followers and my Instagram is also growing …

A Long Weekend In Cornwall

I am not one to toot my own horn but we are officially now pros at caravanning with kids. This is not a small undertaking I can tell you as unlike just packing everything that you need for a holiday i.e. clothes, smellies, medical products you may need and some that you probably won’t need, …

48hrs with Maid in Dartmoor

Are you ready? Here’s a snippet from my crazy life as a mummy of two little explorer’s, and partner to a gadget mad adventurer. I want to start this week with a huge thank you for all the lovely comments and retweets of my blog post and pictures. I’m very excited about what blogging is …

Canonteign Falls Dartmoor UK

We were most impressed with our visit to this truly beautiful spot. There is so much more to do on the estate than just see England’s highest waterfall.  It is in a lovely setting with surrounding meadows and lakes to walk around and lots of places to have a picnic. The meadows are filled with …

Scorhill Stone Circle and Kestor

Another day, another ramble on trusty Dartmoor with the family. Starting with the usual gathering of ideas from our "Dartmoor short walks for all the family" book.  A book by Crimson in their short walks series, a very well used and trusted family favourite of ours. These Crimson books include all the essential family information, …

Easter on Dartmoor

My latest blog can now be seen on the Dartmoor Accommodation website. Things to do in and around Dartmoor with your family this Easter.   https://dartmooraccommodation.co.uk/blog/family-friendly-activities-Easter/ Have a lovely family Easter.  L x