Sounds of the Landscape: a folk song journey
A very special May Day experience with folk musician Ellie Beare as she guides us through a reflection of the natural world, through song and poetry.
- Booking essential
- Free event
Musician Ellie Beare will lead us across the beautiful landscape of the Parke Estate. On this gentle wander we will stop at peaceful locations along the way and experience a different way of connecting to nature through folk songs.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 07977 847400 or email parkeevents@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Suitability
The walk is aimed at adults but older children may enjoy it too
- Meeting point
Please meet at the Map Board at the edge of the car park. The what3words location is ///walnuts.flipper.prowling
- What to bring and wear
Please come dressed in comfortable outdoor clothing with waterproofs just in case. If you have one you might like to bring a lightweight fold up chair or ground sitter, but nothing cumbersome.
- Accessibility
We will wander for less than a mile over uneven terrain. Unfortunately some areas are not suitable for those with high accessibility needs but please do get in touch to discuss so that we can support you.
- Other
There are toilets and a café at the start and end of the walk. Parking is £3 for 2 hours, £5 all day using cash or JustPark app. Free for National Trust members. It is possible to walk or cycle to Parke which is half a mile from Bovey Tracey.
Upcoming events
Spring Symposium hosted by Skylark FM & Dartmoor National Park
Join Dartmoor's community radio station for a day of talks and activities.
Guided walk at Parke: Birdsong
A gentle morning walk around the beautiful Parke estate (maximum of 2 miles). Learning about the local wildlife with a focus on enjoying and identifying birdsong.
Guided walk at Parke: Spring Flowers
Join us for a gentle walk around the Parke Estate with local naturalist David Tilsley, to enjoy the early wild flower species.
Sunday Social Walk - Parke
A free and friendly volunteer-led walk around the beautiful Parke Estate.