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Head into Dartmoor’s wild heart with Rock The Boat Activities Ltd on a two-day camping journey. Hike rugged trails, learn navigation, and wake up to a refreshing dip in natural pools.
Head into Dartmoor’s wild heart with Rock The Boat Activities Ltd on a two-day camping journey. Hike rugged trails, learn navigation, and wake up to a refreshing dip in natural pools.
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Operated by Rock The Boat Activities Ltd · Princetown, England
Dartmoor’s raw moorland terrain, towering granite tors, and restless rivers offer a captivating backdrop for a two-day wild camping adventure hosted by Rock The Boat Activities Ltd. Situated on Tavistock Rd in Princetown, this trip invites outdoor enthusiasts to step beyond the beaten path and reconnect with Dartmoor’s distinctive wilderness. Set within England’s historic national park, Dartmoor covers nearly 368 square miles of rugged upland, home to ancient stone circles, wild ponies, and vast expanses of heath and woodland.
The journey begins at the company’s Princetown base, where experienced guides lead you through iconic landscapes shaped by millennia of natural and cultural history. As you hike across this exposed granite plateau, you’ll gain hands-on skills in navigation using map and compass, learn about local flora and fauna, and hear stories tracing back to Dartmoor’s mining past and ancient settlements. The itinerary’s highlight is camping at a carefully selected wild spot—isolated yet protected, allowing for authentic immersion without disrupting the landscape.
Beyond the campfire and starlit skies, the experience includes a brisk morning swim in one of Dartmoor’s many natural pools, an invigorating ritual to awaken the senses. Rock The Boat’s commitment to sustainable practices ensures Leave No Trace principles are embedded throughout the trip, preserving the area’s fragile ecosystems while fostering a respectful bond with the land.
Wild Camp Dartmoor Adventure stands out by blending education, challenge, and quiet wonder beneath expansive skies. It's an ideal escape for hikers eager to push their boundaries and deepen their understanding of Dartmoor’s unique environment. Whether it’s the granite tors, the elusive wildlife, or the peaceful solitude of the moor, this trip is a gateway to Dartmoor’s enduring allure.
moderate.
2 days.
Participants should be in good physical condition able to hike several miles with a camping pack over varied terrain.
No prior camping experience is required, but participants should be comfortable hiking and sleeping outdoors with guidance.
Tents, stoves, and cooking gas are supplied. You should bring personal clothing layers, sleeping bag, mat, toiletries, and food.
Yes, guides will teach basic map and compass techniques throughout the hike.
Meals are not included. Participants should bring their own food and snacks for the two days.
Yes, but always follow guide instructions and assess water conditions before entering.
By practicing strict Leave No Trace principles and camping only in designated or suitable areas, protecting Dartmoor’s fragile ecosystem.
Dartmoor’s landscape holds Neolithic stone circles and centuries of tin mining heritage, echoing its long-lived human connection.
Efforts focus on balancing visitor access with protecting peat bogs and rare species, promoting sustainable use of the moorland environment.
Rock The Boat Activities Ltd is a Totnes-based paddlesports provider specialising in river skills, stand up paddle boarding (SUP), canoeing and wild camping experiences. The company runs a range of courses and guided trips across the UK and selected European locations, including day tours, two-day courses and multi-day development weeks. Experienced instructors and expert coaches deliver instruction focused on technique, decision-making, safety and leadership. Coaching covers progression from flat-water skills to grade 2/3 whitewater, advanced river skills and junior (Groms) development. Where stated, participants can work toward Paddle UK awards and practical certification during full-day and multi-day programmes. Popular offerings include introductory and progressive white water kayak courses, advanced river skills courses, youth development (Groms) sessions, a five-day Scotland Classics river week, Dartmoor advanced development days, a two-day wild camp on Dartmoor, stand up paddle boarding experiences including full-day Discover SUP and evening Golden Glow SUP social paddles, and guided canoe trips on the River Dart from Totnes Dewerstone Store. Rock The Boat Activities Ltd adapts sessions to individual and group goals, with tailored coaching options for leadership, personal technique and river decision-making. Small group formats and experienced on-water supervision are used where appropriate to support skill development and safe river practice. Based in Totnes, England, the company combines local river knowledge with off-site expeditions to deliver practical paddling experience. Rock The Boat Activities Ltd is featured on The Adventure Collective and presents detailed trip information for prospective paddlers seeking guided river and paddleboard adventures. Booking details are available online.
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