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The 12 mile walk from Fernworthy Reservoir to Fur Tor and back, via Statts House, North West Passage, Black Hill and Teignhead Farm, represented a continuation of the annual tradition of walking to Fur Tor via different routes.
DPA chairman Val Barns was joined by a group of walkers, including DPA president Kate Ashbrook, and all enjoyed the occasion, which ended with refreshments at a local hostelry in Chagford.
The DPA holds a number of walks and events throughout the year. All are welcome and information can be found by clicking here or by calling the DPA office on 01822 890646.
The BBC Time Team have recently visited Tottiford reservoir to investigate the archaeological artefacts uncovered last year when the water level in the reservoir was lowered for maintenance.
Dartmoor National Park Authority has decided that an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will be required from the operators of Yennadon Quarry if they are to apply to extend the workings.
Dartmoor National Park Authority has to find £250,000 from its current year budget to support the £6 billion cuts announced by the chancellor in June. To achieve the immediate targets set by the treasury, DEFRA has required spending reductions from all National Park Authorities. This has been implemented as a clawback in the current year budget.

The BBC Time Team have recently visited Tottiford reservoir to investigate the archaeological artefacts uncovered last year when the water level in the reservoir was lowered for maintenance.
Read more... Time Team at Tottiford