kay pearson
contemporary artist and moorland guide
Dawdle and Draw walks
Sometimes to walk slowly and observe closely is a great way to see Dartmoor. No route plans, times and distances to be met. Just to amble, stop, sketch, and be in the moment is a great pleasure. Spending time in each of the two quarries below Haytor Rocks, Kay will lead and help with drawing ideas and opportunities, adding some Dartmoor knowledge and stories along the way. No drawing experience is needed!
Haytor quarries
22nd March 2025
9.30 - 12.30
Approx. 5.25 km
A guided walk with opportunities to sketch along the way with artist and qualified moorland guide, Kay. We will follow the granite railway to visit the two quarries below Haytor Rocks, stopping along the way to see and draw the landscape in different ways. Everyone (above 14 years) is welcome and no drawing experience is needed! .The walk is mainly along the railway but we will be on uneven, rocky terrain.
Hound Tor circuit
16th and 17th May
9.30 - 12.30
A walk over Hound Tor to the ruined medieval village
Burrator Reservoir
18th and 19th July
9.30 - 12.30
A walk from Burrator Reservoir up to Black Tor and the stone row.
Bench Tor
12th and 13th September
9.30 - 12.30
A walk around Bench Tor
Bench Tor
25th and 26th April
9.30 - 12.30
Approx 5 km
A guided walk with opportunities to sketch along the way with artist and qualified moorland guide, Kay Pearson. We will walk to Bench Tor and spend time on and around the Tor looking at and drawing the landscape and rocks in new ways before dropping down the path above Venford Brook and around Venford reservoir if there is time. The walk is mainly along the railway but we will be on uneven, rocky terrain.
Swelltor quarry
13th and 14th June
9.30 - 12.30
A walk from Princetown to Swelltor quarry.
Haytor Quarries
22nd and 23rd August
9.30 - 12.30
A walk from Princetown to Swelltor quarry.
What my clients say
P Gilmore-James
Hi Karen, Thank you for an amazing day!