Low Carbon Festival in the South West
10 September 2009 :: Events by Laura Greenman
Visitors and residents alike will have the ultimate excuse to visit Exmoor and Dartmoor this October as the South West’s National Parks host the very first Dartmoor & Exmoor Low Carbon Festival from 9-12th October.
The UK’s National Parks are leading the way in helping the country make the transition from oil dependency to a low carbon future through harnessing land-based resources. The Festival events will show people how to make their own contribution while, of course, enjoying the beautiful landscapes of the region’s two ‘breathing spaces’.
One of the most unique attractions is currently growing on the moor, but it’s not of the four legged beast kind. One of the UK’s only two storey straw bale house stands on the roof of Exmoor and far from a tourist attraction, it is considered the future of low carbon construction.
Dartmoor will be the setting for numerous events for all ages and interests including the Green Street Fair in the picturesque town of Bovey Tracey. Ramblers will enjoy the diverse selection of moor walks and for those who love the freedom of two wheels, family friendly cycle routes to die for, weaving through stunning moorland scenery, will be a definite hit.
Ecoescape's Festival Highlights:
How to Grow your Own Home! - Monday 12th October
Exmoor Wood Fair - Saturday 10th October. Demonstrations, displays and stands illustrating timber and wood related industries and activities on the moor including wood-fuel processors; mobile timber milling; craft stalls; Exmoor’s wood fuel capabilities
How to Grow your Own Home! - Monday 12th October
Dartmoor: Walk to the Middle of Nowhere - and back! All weekend
For more information, visit www.lowcarbonfestival.co.uk
