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Shute Festival's Talking Walks are small group (maximum 25), led by wonderful individuals with real depth of knowledge and experience in their field, and will allow you to immerse yourself in the landscape at the same time as being able to ask all the questions you want, chat, meet new friends or simply walk in silence as you prefer. Walks may involve uneven ground, and require sturdy walking footwear or wellies if wet. Tickets for each walk cost £15 and can be purchased via the Tickets, Donate & Contact page.
Saturday 18 JUNE 1:30-4:30 pm
JILL BUTLER on Ancient trees in an historic tree-scape
Meet Shute Gatehouse, EX13 7PT
Until recently Jill worked for the Woodland Trust as their ancient tree and wood pasture specialist and is now a trustee of both the Ancient Tree Forum and the Tree Register of the British Isles. She has travelled extensively to visit important ancient and special trees in many other parts of Europe and the world and from this experience has learnt that the ancient trees of the UK are almost unique. She campaigns for greater recognition for this living heritage and advises on protection and best practice management. One of her favourite ancient trees is the King John's Oak in Shute Park, named after one of her great heroes of the British landscape.
JILL BUTLER on Ancient trees in an historic tree-scape
Meet Shute Gatehouse, EX13 7PT
Until recently Jill worked for the Woodland Trust as their ancient tree and wood pasture specialist and is now a trustee of both the Ancient Tree Forum and the Tree Register of the British Isles. She has travelled extensively to visit important ancient and special trees in many other parts of Europe and the world and from this experience has learnt that the ancient trees of the UK are almost unique. She campaigns for greater recognition for this living heritage and advises on protection and best practice management. One of her favourite ancient trees is the King John's Oak in Shute Park, named after one of her great heroes of the British landscape.
Sunday 19 JUNE 11-12:30 pm
RICHARD EDMONDS on the Landscape in Shute
Meet Shute Gatehouse, EX13 7PT
Richard is a geologist whose life long interest was sparked by a walk on Charmouth beach as a boy many years ago. He has been immersed in rocks and fossils his entire life following a degree in Geology at the University of Hull. He has been warden of the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre; Jurassic Coast Project Officer with Dorset County Council; and Earth Science Manager with the dual task of monitoring, managing and protecting the core interests of the World Heritage Site along with inputting geological expertise. On this walk we will be walking through the woodlands around Shute and along its quiet tracks. What lies below? Why are the valleys where they are? Why are the slopes shallow at the bottom of the hills and steeper at the top? Why do all the hills have flat tops? Why does the soil change between the valleys and the hill tops? What stone is used for building? All the questions you have always wanted to know the answers to but were too embarrassed to ask a geologist!
RICHARD EDMONDS on the Landscape in Shute
Meet Shute Gatehouse, EX13 7PT
Richard is a geologist whose life long interest was sparked by a walk on Charmouth beach as a boy many years ago. He has been immersed in rocks and fossils his entire life following a degree in Geology at the University of Hull. He has been warden of the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre; Jurassic Coast Project Officer with Dorset County Council; and Earth Science Manager with the dual task of monitoring, managing and protecting the core interests of the World Heritage Site along with inputting geological expertise. On this walk we will be walking through the woodlands around Shute and along its quiet tracks. What lies below? Why are the valleys where they are? Why are the slopes shallow at the bottom of the hills and steeper at the top? Why do all the hills have flat tops? Why does the soil change between the valleys and the hill tops? What stone is used for building? All the questions you have always wanted to know the answers to but were too embarrassed to ask a geologist!
DATE TO BE CONFIRMED
A TOUR OF MAPPERTON GARDENS AND GROUNDS led by Caroline Montagu, Countess of Sandwich
Meet outside Coachhouse Cafe, Mapperton House and Gardens, DT8 3NR
Caroline has worked as a consultant and writer on the Middle East for 40 years, specialising on Saudi Arabia, and has travelled overland to Iran and India. A gardener and environmentalist, she was chairman of the HH Garden & Parks Committee, on the HLF South West committee and the Dorset Gardens Trust council. The walk will take in the various levels of the Gardens including the the formal areas, the arboretum and the Spring garden. There will be some time at the end to stroll through the garden yourselves. The walk involves some uneven ground and some uphill walking.
A TOUR OF MAPPERTON GARDENS AND GROUNDS led by Caroline Montagu, Countess of Sandwich
Meet outside Coachhouse Cafe, Mapperton House and Gardens, DT8 3NR
Caroline has worked as a consultant and writer on the Middle East for 40 years, specialising on Saudi Arabia, and has travelled overland to Iran and India. A gardener and environmentalist, she was chairman of the HH Garden & Parks Committee, on the HLF South West committee and the Dorset Gardens Trust council. The walk will take in the various levels of the Gardens including the the formal areas, the arboretum and the Spring garden. There will be some time at the end to stroll through the garden yourselves. The walk involves some uneven ground and some uphill walking.