JOIN the Dartmoor Hill Farm Project and Dartmoor farmer Ken Watson for a farm walk and working dog demonstration at Middle Merripit Farm, near Postbridge, this month.

The event consists of a two hour walk across the farm with Ken Watson, hearing about the life of a Dartmoor farmer, enjoying the views from Hartland Tor and seeing the livestock, farming systems, habitats and historic features on his traditional Dartmoor hill farm.

The walk will be followed by a demonstration of shepherding skills using trained working dogs.

Middle Merripit Farm has a fascinating history, with traces of ancient settlements and an impressive abandoned sheepfold and cottage, which tells its own story of how people scraped a living in a challenging environment.

The walk will take place on Thursday, August 15, between 2.30pm and 5pm.

Dartmoor hill farm project officer Kate Tobin will meet visitors in Dartmoor National Park Authority's Postbridge Visitor Centre car park to show them the way to the farm.

Each walk costs £4 for adults and is free for children. Booking is essential and places are limited to 25.

Due to the presence of livestock, visitors are asked not to bring dogs to this event. The walk covers uneven terrain and is of a strenuous nature so it is not suitable for young children or buggies.

Book through the National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown, on 01822 890414 or email [email protected]">[email protected]