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Dartmoor Retreat 2026

Take some time for yourself and reconnect with others in one of Englands' most beautiful natural places. Our professional team of experienced coaches, counsellors and outdoor experts create the perfect opportunity to talk, reflect, and share without pressure or expectation.  We'll help you to experience nature at its most beautiful and benefit from the proven healing power of the outdoors.

Dartmoor is a gentle undulating landscape perfect for a broad range of abilities. Depending on weather and group requirements, various natural attractions may be included along the way, including Hounds Tor, Bowermans Nose and Manaton Rocks.

Bursary places for this retreat are generously funded by Summit to Share, who took on a Devon coastline hiking challenge to fundraise for Mind Over Mountains and this event. Find out more about their amazing work on their Instagram page, @summit_to_share

 
Our retreats are open to UK residents aged 18+ who can complete 2 days of hill-walking with a daypack up to approx. 10 miles

2 days of hill walking, mindfulness & time with our wellbeing professionals

Event Date

Event Time

Arrive from 6pm Friday, depart approx 4.30pm Sunday

Event Details

We couple the weekend retreat with two virtual coaching and mindfulness sessions on Zoom to meet the group beforehand, build confidence, support connection and ease any anxieties.

FRIDAY (arrive from 6pm)

We’ll meet for tea and coffee whilst we settle in with a welcome brief and meet the team. We will then join for dinner with a chance to share our stories. Our catering facilities are limited, but you can expect hearty and home-cooked plant-based food to fuel up for days of adventure. After dinner we’ll have an introduction to mindfulness to unwind and enjoy the surroundings.

Walk Itinerary:

SATURDAY

Hike: Bowerman's Nose, 7.3 miles, 386m of ascent

Our first walk will start gently with only a small amount of height to gain the views within the area. The walk will take in some of Dartmoor's finest natural attractions - Hounds Tor, Bowerman's Nose and Manaton Rocks. We'll be walking the paths of folk stories- Bowerman was a man exhausted, but as the story goes, his exhaustion gave life to others, which we'll experience as we walk the historic paths, and weather allowing, pause upon some rock formations to gather thoughts and view horizons. There will be breaks to allow a deep connection with the outdoors and allow all senses to engage!

As the sun sets we’ll return to reflect on our day together with tea and cake. An evening session with wellbeing team, will help us to look inwards, re-discover purpose and build inner resilience. After dinner we’ll unwind with an inspirational talk from a special guest.


SUNDAY

Hike: Hamel Down, 6.2 miles, 337m of ascent

After breakfast, those with the energy can head for a second walk. We chose an easier walk which will take us through Heathercombe, up Bell Tor and Honeybag Tor, taking in views of the commanding Hamel Down. Just as scenic as day 1, but allows time to reflect and connect.

We will then convene at Heatree House for reflection and ‘afternoon tea’ before making our farewells at approximately 4.30pm and departing, refreshed, recharged and inspired!

Please note our itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions and other factors. All activities are designed to stretch you within a supportive environment.

Start Point

Heatree Activity Centre, Manaton, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13 9XE

Parking

Available at the retreat location

Accommodation

Heatree Activity Centre, Manaton, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13 9XE

Find out more about the accommodation at Heatree House here.

Heatree House is surrounded by Dartmoor’s beautiful landscape ready to set you on the path to freedom amongst the wild. A great place to return to after a day's walk to refuel, wash and enjoy peoples company, or maybe sit outside for fireside chats. Accommodation is same-sex bunkbed-style dorm rooms with separate bathrooms. We keep our groups limited to 16 participants, the Farmhouse Wing can sleep up to 30 people, so there’ll be plenty of space.

Pre-Event Zoom Briefing

Thursday 16 Jan @6pm

Post-Event Zoom Briefing

Wed 3 Feb @6pm

What's included

  • 2 days of hill-walking with our qualified Mountain Leaders
  • 2 nights shared dormitory style accommodation
  • All meals provided (two dinners, two lunches, two breakfasts)
  • 1-2-1 life coaching & counselling opportunities whilst walking
  • Mindfulness in nature sessions
  • Virtual check-ins before and after the retreat
  • An opportunity to share your story with others in a safe, non-judgemental space
  • Recharge & respite from the stresses of our hectic modern lives
  • Build confidence & resilience with physical & mental challenges

What's Not Included

  • Travel to the meeting point
  • Walking equipment (although we will carry some spare essentials if you need to borrow anything, and we recommend Kitsquad who can help if you are on a low income and need some good kit.

Please take a moment to read our cancellation policy in full before you book, thank you. As a small charity we have to commit our resources to each event - so we do have policies regarding changes to bookings which we ask you to read & commit to. We appreciate you doing this.

Spaces available on this retreat
  • £374.00
    • | 50% Bursary: £187.00 | Full Bursary: £50.00
Mind Over Mountains welcomes all, regardless of race, gender identity, religion or sexual orientation. Our inclusive retreats & walks ensure a comfortable, supportive environment. Join us to experience nature's healing power & a community where everyone is valued & respected. 

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Frequently asked questions

We are a walking charity - with walks/hikes which vary in how easy or challenging they are - so we give each of our walks a grading to give you a guide. Do take a look at the section on each walk or retreat listing titled 'Is this the right walk/event for me?' to help you. All of our walking retreats do involve 2 days of hiking including some ascent so please do share any concerns about this with us and we can help. If you are unsure please just contact us using the form below and we will get back to you quickly. Our fundraising challenge events do require higher levels of fitness & we are always happy to chat about what's involved.

Our walks & retreats are for anyone who would benefit from the opportunity to take some time walking in nature, with likeminded people, and listening support if needed from our coaches & counsellors. Or just a break from the day to day, to reset, reframe, refocus. We are all about mental fitness, wellness, and overall wellbeing. Managing overwhelm, anxiety, stress - or freeing you to make decisions that are feeling a bit much. We create a safe, confidential space to talk openly with no judgement, no pressure, and we enjoy wonderful walks and time in a group in the beautiful outdoors.

We do recommend our walkers wear walking boots with ankle support - the most important thing is having a more rugged sole/grip to prevent slips and potential injuries on rocky, muddy or uneven terrain. This doesn't have to be expensive or high-quality brands at all - Go Outdoors or Mountain Warehouse are generally very good value. 

We do work with a fantastic organisation called KitSquad who can help with providing second-hand kit so please do feel free to contact them with what you need and hopefully they can help

All the food at our retreats is tasty vegetarian. We do our best to cater for most food intolerances or dietary requirements - we just ask you to let us know when booking your place.  

Dogs, other than registered assistance dogs, are not permitted on our events. Sorry! Please advise us in advance if you need to bring an assistance dog. Thank you.

Walks

Vaping/Smoking: We try to discourage vaping/smoking on our walks if possible; but if you do need to vape/smoke we ask that you only do it during breaks in the walk; and that you are 10 metres away from the group, to be mindful of others.  Please ensure any cigarette butts are carefully and thoughtfully disposed of to respect the natural environment.

Retreats

Vaping/Smoking: We try to discourage vaping/smoking on our walks if possible; but if you do need to vape/smoke we ask that you only do it during breaks in the walk; and that you are 10 metres away from the group, to be mindful of others.  Please ensure any cigarette butts are carefully and thoughtfully disposed of to respect the natural environment. At the retreat accommodation there is a no vaping/smoking rule in the venue, and we ask that you remain a minimum of 10 metres away from the main building outside. 

 

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