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We are thrilled to be part of the Dartmoor: A Radical Landscape exhibition at RAMM (Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery), Exeter. An exhibition exploring Dartmoor's evocative landscape through art. Exploring ecological, climate and access issues. PACMAT is part of the Dartmoor focussed collection in the gift shop. We are on display along with our wonderful PACMAT letter press labels hand printed by Tiger & Fox. Lead exhibition partner - Dartmoor Preservation Association The exhibitions runs from the 19th October to 23rd February. Read more here.  

A celebrebation of Dartmoor life! "Live music all day long. Devon axe racing championshiop. Vintage displays. Craft & produce. Livestock. Dogshow. Food talls. Bar and more!" It was our 4th time as an exhibitor at Widecombe Fair. We love the excuse to visit a favourite place and catch up with friends. (It was on a visit to my parents, who lived just outside Widecombe, that we came up with the idea of PACMAT in 2015.)The fair is always held on the second Tuesday of September. The earliest recorded fair was back in 1850. It gave an opportunity to sell livestock...

Our second day at the farm was looking quite wet. Not deterred by the wather, we kitted up in full waterproofs, packed a picnic and headed out for a walk. This time walking up towards the other tor, heading towards Grimspound. The first part of the walk followed a stream through a magical fairytale like woodland. Curling, entwined branches covered in vibrant green moss. Gradually we got higher, walking up through the bracken, looking back seeing the view of the farmhouse. Snack time! The ground was soaking. We spread out a PACMAT and had a sit down to enjoy the view....

Setting off from the farm we walked up the track. The morning had been really wet but the sun was starting to make a show. We walked up the muddy path, turning into a small gateway up onto the moor. We could see a tor from where we were staying, so it seemed only right to walk up and look back at the farm. Heading up and up through the gorse, finally arriving high up at the tor. Unsurprisingly it was breezy and cold but the wind had cleared the sky leaving a fabulous view over the valley and beyond.  Reaching the top...

Guy and Basil have been enjoying a week in Dartmoor. They’ve been staying at the perfect location for winter walks, Lower Hookner Farm.. Their week has been rather wet and windy but they’ve still managed some good walks and even had some glorious, short sunny breaks in the weather. Dartmoor is known for its rugged terrain, exposed moorland, and unpredictable weather. Winter walking here can be beautiful, but it's important to be prepared. What’s Guy got in his bag? Hat (to cover his ears too) Gloves (waterproof) Extra layer (at least!) Buff (worn around the neck or as a hat to stop...