Tag Archives: Cycling

Tour of Britain 2012 – Dartmoor stars!

Posted on September 19, 2012 by dartmoor60

The penultimate stage of the 2012 Tour of Britain took place on Saturday 15th September and for nearly half of the stage the riders were tackling the twists, turns, climbs and descents of Dartmoor. With the disappointment of the news … Continue reading →

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Supporting Community Events

Posted on June 1, 2012 by dartmoor60

People often think that being a Ranger for Dartmoor National Park means that we spend all of our time out on the Moor looking after footpaths or talking to dog-owners or farmers. However, a very important aspect of our role is … Continue reading →

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Summer on Dartmoor

Posted on September 29, 2011 by dartmoor60

The Indian Summer has finally arrived and Dartmoor is looking spectacular in the late summer sun with early morning mist sitting in the river valleys. But this summer saw people come and enjoy Dartmoor, during its 60th Annniversary year, for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Archaeology, Cycling, Dartmoor's Top 60, Enjoy Dartmoor, Events, Rangers, Volunteers | Tagged 60th anniversary, Cycling, Enjoy Dartmoor, Harrowbeer, haytor, Haytor Hoppa, photography, Rangers, Tour of Britain, Volunteers | 1 Comment

Dartmoor wows the Tour of Britain

Posted on September 15, 2011 by dartmoor60

At around 11:30 this morning local rider Jon Tiernan-Locke of the Rapha Condor Sharp team lead the charge up on to Dartmoor, in the process clinching the category one King of the Mountains stage at Haytor Rocks – a climb he … Continue reading →