{"id":7905,"date":"2023-02-27T14:08:47","date_gmt":"2023-02-27T14:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/?p=7905"},"modified":"2024-05-16T16:26:02","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T15:26:02","slug":"dartmoor-emma-cunis-mother-nature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/dartmoor-emma-cunis-mother-nature\/","title":{"rendered":"Dartmoor’s Daughter, Emma Cunis, on Mother Nature’s maternal power"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you are looking to connect with Mother Nature, the wild and rugged landscapes of Dartmoor National Park in England<\/a> could be just the ticket. Characterized by moorland, granite tors and rivers, the area is home to diverse wildlife and fascinating archaeological sites, from Bronze Age settlements to medieval castles.<\/p>\n

To find out more about the healing and maternal power of Dartmoor, we spoke with Emma Cunis, \u2018Dartmoor\u2019s Daughter<\/a>\u2019 and this week\u2019s Insightful destination expert<\/a>. A nature guide, storyteller and author, Emma is passionate about connecting people with the natural world through guided walks and outdoor experiences.<\/p>\n

And, with International Women\u2019s Day<\/a> just around the corner, we also took the opportunity to ask Emma about the female role models in her life and the women of Dartmoor.<\/p>\n

Discover this on: Romantic Britain & Ireland<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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DARTMOOR\u2019S DAUGHTER<\/h3>\n

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\u201cI consider myself fortunate to have grown up exploring Dartmoor,\u201d Emma says. \u201cI feel a deep connection to the landscape and love to share this with others through my work.\u201d<\/p>\n

She talks of the joys of climbing up the tors, swimming in the rivers and having picnics in the sunshine and the rain. \u201cWalking was a part of our upbringing; my mother and grandfather both loved it. My grandfather even worked as a walking and pony trekking guide on the moor. Every weekend and holiday, we would set out to explore different parts of Dartmoor.<\/p>\n

\u201cLater in life, I lived all over the world, pursuing a corporate career. It was an exciting and thrilling time, but eventually I became ill with ME (chronic fatigue syndrome) and decided to return to Devon and Dartmoor, the land I love.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter taking some time to rest and heal, I started Dartmoor\u2019s Daughter in 2015, to help people connect with Dartmoor’s history, beauty and maternal power. As part of this, I lead walks – both gentle and challenging – into the heart of Dartmoor, and talks on various topics from myths and legends, to flora, fauna and history.\u201d<\/p>\n

For travel inspiration: England destination guide<\/b><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Image credit: Claire Tregaskis<\/i><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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INSPIRING STORYTELLERS FOR CENTURIES<\/h3>\n
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Dartmoor has inspired many authors, artists and poets over the years. Most notably, it is the setting for the renowned Sherlock Holmes novel The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle, published in 1902. Other authors such as Thomas Hardy and Agatha Christie have also referenced Dartmoor in their works, taking inspiration from the effect of Mother Nature on the expansive moors, rugged terrain and otherworldly atmosphere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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