A LLAMA trekking business on Dartmoor has announced its closure.

Debbie Duke and Scarlett Moon of Dartmoor Llama Walks made the announcement on Monday, March 2.

In a joint statement, Debbie and Scarlett said: ‘It is with great sadness that we announce the closing of Dartmoor Llama Walks.

‘Due to an unexpected and deeply challenging personal situation beyond our control, we have no choice but to close the business.

‘We are completely heartbroken, especially as we're only a few years in to our dream adventure.

‘To all those lovely people who love our llamas just like we do, please be assured that they are our number one priority.

‘The business will be for sale and only first class homes will be considered for the Dartmoor Llama Team’.

Debbie and Scarlett bought the business in June 2024 from previous owners Steve and Diane Weymouth who, after nearly 20 years, sold the business due to ‘personal reasons’.

At the time, the couple said they hoped someone with land on or near Dartmoor might be able to take on the business, which featured in a 2016 TV documentary, as a going concern.

Just days later, Debbie and Scarlett, who have been friends for years, having shared school runs, endless coffees and a lifelong love of animals and Dartmoor, got in touch and purchased Dartmoor Llama Walks.

The statement goes on to say: ‘If you, or anyone you know, is interested in an exciting, thriving and unique business adventure, please get in touch.

‘If for any reason the business is not transferred, the llamas will remain at home with us.

‘We are no longer able to accept new bookings, but we do intend to honour all valid gift vouchers.

‘If you have a gift voucher, please email us and we will send over the available dates.

‘If there was anything we could do to keep going we would, but sadly the choice has been made for us.

‘A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has walked with us and supported us, you helped make our llama dreams come true and we're incredibly grateful’.