Ideas for Dartmoor Christmas Presents

Wondering what to buy your Dartmoor Fanatic for Christmas? Are you looking for that special something that will bring a smile to their face? Well, look no further for here are some suggestions that could well make for an unforgettable Christmas present.

1) Now over the years I have walked with some strange articles but nothing as unique as a llama. Yes, you can now have a guided Dartmoor walk in the company of a llama who will not only carry your rucksack but also an inclusive picnic lunch. This has to be one of the ultimate ways to experience some of the remoter moorland places with the added luxury of not having to tote around any baggage - for more details click HERE.

2) Here's a nice way to spend Boxing Day, why not pay a visit to the Dartmoor Zoo and watch the keepers play Santa as they hand out Christmas presents to the animals. You may well see some of the stars of the recent BBC2 television documentary, "Ben's Zoo" - for more details click HERE.

3) How about a stunning Dartmoor landscape to always be able to gaze upon the beauty of the moor? Jenny Bryant has produced a wide range of Dartmoor Landscape photographs that capture every mood of the moor from crisp snowy winter scenes to balmy summer aspects, truly a present to cherish - for more details click HERE.

4) Now the cold winter months are upon us there is nothing nicer than going for a bracing walk on the moor and returning home to a hot roast or stew. What is even nicer is to know that the meat has come from animals pastured under or on the Dartmoor hills that adds that special Devonshire flavour. So why not indulge in a meat hamper from the 'Well Hung Meat Company' who are located at Dean Prior - for more details click HERE.

5) Everyone knows that a map is a must on Dartmoor but at around £7.99 each they can be a drain on the pocket, especially after numerous folding operations, soakings and cakings with mud, all of which mean replacement. Now there are two solutions; a computerised map program that lets you print maps onto the newly available waterproof and crease-proof paper.

Memory Map details - HERE - Toughprint Paper - HERE

6) Another vital piece of kit to carry on Dartmoor is a torch and this particular one I always carry. Not only does it have a bright LED beam the Inova 24/7 has a strobe, SOS beacon, night vision red beam, locator beacon and 3 other settings. The unit is compact and can be hung around your neck or clipped to coat/rucksack - more details - HERE

7) How about a balloon flight across Dartmoor? This would be an unforgettable experience that would delight any Dartmoor enthusiast. To be given the change of seeing the moor and tors from a unique perspective is a the chance of a life-time, image the photo opportunities? For more details click - HERE

8) Being the proud owner of a dog who will vanish into thin air given half a chance which if its dark can cause a problem said dog now wears a blinker. An ideal Christmas present that benefits both dog and owner, the dog can wear it as a festive Christmas decoration and flash in tandem with the tree lights and you and other people know where he is come nigh time. For more details click - HERE

9) You've been on the moor all day, it's been raining, everything's caked in mud and your tired. You get back to the car, toss all the walking gear into the rucksack and dump your boots anywhere. Next day the car looks like two mud wrestlers have slept in it overnight and you have to clean it out which normally means doing the whole car. So why not get a sturdy bag to put the boots in, that way all you have to clean is the bag - more details HERE

10) Ever been on the moor and lost your mobile phone? Apart from the annoyance of losing it you then realise that you haven't backed the SIM card up and have lost all your stored numbers. Well, this gadget will solve that problem, simply plug in the SIM card and it will store all your numbers - click HERE

11) For plenty more ideas try any of the links in the left-hand column.