Geri Skeens - Moorland Guide

Geri Skeens - Moorland Guide Enjoy Dartmoor’s wild expanses with a moorland guide Geri Skeens.

Took out a group of Love Her Wild women today.  Many thanks to the Youth Hostel Association for supporting their weekend...
13/09/2026

Took out a group of Love Her Wild women today. Many thanks to the Youth Hostel Association for supporting their weekend gaining confidence in the outdoors. Sadly though they got turned to stone for enjoying themselves too much on a Sunday. Love Her Wild Visit Dartmoor YHA Okehampton Youth Hostel

Last Flora of Upland Britain workshop for 2026.  Great group.
12/09/2026

Last Flora of Upland Britain workshop for 2026. Great group.

Can anyone bear to see another photo of filmy fern?  Just found a new patch of this tiny (fronds are 2cm long) uncommon ...
12/09/2026

Can anyone bear to see another photo of filmy fern? Just found a new patch of this tiny (fronds are 2cm long) uncommon fern in a Dartmoor rainforest. It's survived the long dry summer by being in shade at the base of a bank that water oozes out of and close to a splashy river.

Drying out resources between nature walks.  It was so nice not having to do that during the drought!
02/09/2026

Drying out resources between nature walks. It was so nice not having to do that during the drought!

Lichens all looking so much happier now it's rained.  Here are Witches' Whiskers, Seastorm Lichen and Fanfare of Trumpet...
02/09/2026

Lichens all looking so much happier now it's rained. Here are Witches' Whiskers, Seastorm Lichen and Fanfare of Trumpets lichen amongst others. Rainforest walk today; moss/fern/lichen walk tomorrow.

Found this Dodder wrapping itself around a gorse bush on our Introduction to Dartmoor's Plants today Dartmoor Outdoor Fe...
01/09/2026

Found this Dodder wrapping itself around a gorse bush on our Introduction to Dartmoor's Plants today Dartmoor Outdoor Festival Visit Dartmoor. Dodder is a parasitic plant that pierces its host and sucks nourishment out of it. Gives me the heebie jeebies.

Our Discover Dartmoor's Rainforests walk on 2 September takes in this lovely old clam bridge in the Bovey Valley. Dartmo...
25/08/2026

Our Discover Dartmoor's Rainforests walk on 2 September takes in this lovely old clam bridge in the Bovey Valley. Dartmoor Outdoor Festival

20/08/2026

I feel a great affinity for Gerald. This is actually part 1 though; he changes his perspective in part 4 if you can find it.

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