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Dartmoor is one of Britain's most beautiful and remote areas, covering some 368 square miles. It is renowned for its changeable weather conditions and without sensible precautions could catch you unaware. Even the most experienced walkers have been caught out by the weather, overtaken by darkness, injury or other scenario beyond their control.
Check the Current Weather on Dartmoor Here (Opens in new Window)
NDSRT is here to help; but by helping yourself and by taking the following simple steps, should ensure you stay safe and enjoy Dartmoor.
Be Prepared
- Plan your route carefully and tell family and friends of your intentions. You can download the NDSART route card to make your plans easier.
- Remember to tell someone when you return!
- When you plan your route always have a backup 'escape route' off of the moor just in case something does go wrong.
- Never be embarrassed to cut your route short. If the weather turns against you or a member in your party becomes unwell then turn back to safety.
- Make sure you check the weather BEFORE you set out. It may be sunny where you are but it could be very different on the moor.
- Mobile phone coverage is patchy at the best of times: Don't rely on your mobile phone!
- If you do get into difficulties, phone
for help. Dial
999 and STAY WHERE YOU ARE. It is much more difficult to find someone who is moving around.
- Check the times of firing is you plan to walk through a range. MOD Firing Times HERE .
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