Dawn Chorus Sound Walk with Tony Whitehead

Dawn Chorus Sound Walk with Tony Whitehead, led by Gillian Healey
Saturday May 2nd, 2026, Newbridge, Dartmoor - early in the morning!

As night turns to day, join Tony Whitehead for a magical walk among the ancient woods along the River Dart, and learn more about bird song. Start your day with the most spectacular concert of the year, and discover the feathered residents of the beautiful Dartmoor landscape. 

The route is approximately three miles and mostly flat, following the River Dart before a gentle climb into the woods. The walk will be led by moorland guide Gillian Healey. 

Location: Newbridge, Dartmoor. The walk starts at the car park at New Bridge on the River Dart, three miles west of Ashburton, on the Princetown road.
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This is a pay and display car park.
The walk will begin at 05:00, with a return to the car park between 07:00 and 08:00.

Numbers are limited, so please book early: prior booking is essential. 

Please note this event is not suitable for under-12s.

No dogs. Please let us know in advance if you need to bring a support dog.

The walk won’t go ahead in yellow weather warning or above. We will refund tickets in the unlikely event of event cancellation; otherwise, no refunds.

Tony Whitehead is an environmental campaigner, ornithologist, and practising sound artist, with a significant focus on the birdsong, nature, and landscape of Dartmoor.

This event is part of the Dartmoor Tors Festival. The festival was set up in 2025 by Sophie Pierce and Alex Murdin, who have lived on Dartmoor for over 25 years. It explores and celebrates the culture of Dartmoor and our emotional connection with wild, ancient places. We aim to present diverse cultural, social and political responses to the natural world – all through the lens of Dartmoor as a place, with talks, conversations, walks, workshops and performances. https://dartmoortorsfestival.co.uk/