Aerial view of Dittiscombe Estate in 2007

Rewilding – Could Messy Gardening Save the Planet?

Now referred to as Rewilding, can we help the planet by doing virtually nothing in our own back gardens? At Dittiscombe Estate we've been rewilding a previously farmed valley for over 20 years. Find out if the proof is in the oak tree!
Meet the Pigs event with Devon Rewilding Network

Pigs rooting for nature at Dittiscombe Estate

The story of two pigs, Foxy and Hughie, rooting for nature at the Dittiscombe Rewilding Project in South Devon. They've helped to kick-start further rewilding within the valley to create a more dynamic environment for biodiversity.
South Devon Lanes

Driving Devon Lanes & the Art of Mindfulness

As the lanes are a very special feature of our South Devon landscape it would be a shame to miss out on all they have to offer, so take your time, be part of the slow holiday movement and leave with some special memories of primrose-clad banks and pensive buzzards.
Torcross beach and Slapton Ley

Start Bay: Stories Old & New

Ruth Saunders took a closer look at the sweeping beaches of Start Bay near Dittiscombe and found a wealth of interesting geological formations; secret wartime stories; piracy; the lost village of Hallsands, and changing coastal landscapes.
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