WALK ONE: NOISE AND SILENCE

A series of guided walks were held over summer 2021, exploring the complex impact of human activity on the ecology of the small post-industrial Red River. Although only 7.5 miles in length, and little more than a stream, the Red River passes through a remarkably diverse physical and cultural landscape. There is no continuous path along its banks, so we plotted four circular routes which, when necessary, diverge, leading to key sites of interest and to higher ground permitting views of the river’s course. Poet and academic Dr John Wedgwood Clarke led the walks, sharing his research and poetry along the way, and invited guests including local experts and visual artists commissioned as part of the project also contributed their research, specialist knowledge and stories.

The first walk was held on Saturday 19th June and set out from King Edward Mine, tracing a route from the source of the river via Vincent’s Well and Bolenowe. The photos below give a flavour of the walk; audio and visual resources are available here, along with a map of the route, for you to explore the area yourself.

The event was produced by Field Notes CIC and documented by Jasper Fell Clark.