Dartmoor

[dahrt-moor, -mawr, -mohr]

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noun

a rocky plateau in SW England, in Devonshire. About 20 miles (30 km) long.
a prison on this plateau.
one of an English breed of sheep having coarse, long wool.
one of an English breed of pony originating in Devon, noted for sure-footedness and longevity.

Dartmoor

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noun

a moorland plateau in SW England, in SW Devon: a national park since 1951. Area: 945 sq km (365 sq miles)
a prison in SW England, on Dartmoor: England's main prison for long-term convicts
a small strong breed of pony, originally from Dartmoor
a hardy coarse-woolled breed of sheep originally from Dartmoor

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"It lingers in the air for somewhere around two to three weeks," she tells me when I go to visit in her home on Dartmoor in the south-west of England.

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The Supreme Court ruling means that people are legally allowed to camp in set areas of Dartmoor if they follow a code of conduct.

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Dartmoor wild campers are being urged to "tread lightly and leave no trace", by the park authority after the ruling.

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"I'm certain that this case has put Dartmoor on the map for backpack camping, but please look at our website," he urged.

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Tom Backhouse, who grew up exploring Dartmoor, said the ruling was a chance to reconnect with nature, if done respectfully.

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dartle Dartmouth

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