Search and Rescue in Devon and the South West

To call out Dartmoor Search and Rescue dial 999

If you enjoy walking in any part of our beautiful countryside you could get caught out by the weather, get injured or make navigational errors.

We are here to help, but you could do a lot to help yourself. Its easy and common sense.

Dartmoor can be VERY wet and VERY windy, conditions can change quickly.

Safety tips:

• Leave a note with family or friends
• Tell them when you return
• Plan an escape route
• Check daylight remaining
• Carry emergency supplies
• Do not rely on mobile phone signal
• Check weather forecast

Dartmoor National Park

Dartmoor National Park was created in 1951 and covers 369 square miles in Devonshire. It is an area of wilderness and natural beauty with historical significance.