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.
Start Point South Devon

As a holiday destination the South Hams has it all!

As a holiday destination the South Hams really does have it all. It is treasured by returning visitors for its tranquil and charming land and seascapes. Bill Bryson thinks so too, describing Start Bay as 'one of the loveliest' views in England. Ruth Saunders tells you why!
ID Nature at Dittiscombe

I-spy Nature at Dittiscombe and Beyond

Connecting with nature on holiday at Dittiscombe can be a rewarding experience. The Dittiscombe Rewilding project provides a haven for nature and after 26 years there is now an abundance of wildlife within the valley. Custodians Ruth and Jon Saunders encourage their guests to make that connection. Ruth tells you more.
Beaver Dam Project at Dittiscombe Estate

Embracing the Untamed: Rewilding at Dittiscombe Estate

On a recent Devon Rewilding Network event here at Dittiscombe, Molly Turner of Ambios together with Katrina Ross, captured the essence and importance of our 26 year old rewilding project. Read on to find out more.
Forest Bathing at Dittiscombe Estate & Cottages

Rewilding Reflections by Ruth Saunders

As the conversations around rewilding grow and widen, we can all revisit the lost skills of observation, patience and trust to help us understand, appreciate and re-engage with the natural world.
The future look - rewilding the landscapeRewilding Britain

Rewilding at Dittiscombe by Ruth Saunders

We started rewilding at Dittiscombe in 1998 which became a journey in understanding a new set of nature's rules and learning to love a different type of landscape.
Cricket Inn, Beesands, South Devon

Memorable Eating Out Places in the South Hams, by Ruth Saunders

Holidays are of course memorable for many reasons, but sometimes those stand-out moments might just be the simple pleasure of eating and drinking in a beautiful place. Ruth finds some of the most memorable places to eat in the South Hams.
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!
Translate »