Walkspace is delighted to be contributing to A Dudley Day Out, a day-long celebration of Dudley’s green spaces featuring guided walks, a buffet lunch and creative collage. This event is the culmination of the Dudley’s Path to Nature Recovery project by Birmingham & Black Country Wildlife Trust.
Walkspace artists Daniella Turbin and Andy Howlett will be facilitating one of the day’s four walks. We hope you will join us!
Taking inspiration from local landscapes, overlooked heights, and the legacy of Dudley’s own “God’s Mountaineer” Bert Bissell, this walk will explore how the dramatic geography of the Black Country has long inspired journeys of imagination and endurance.
Drawing on Daniella’s background in long-distance walking and rock climbing, and Andy’s practice of walking-as-art, this journey will launch a playful black box treasure trail, featuring postcards hidden across the hills with original artworks and writings that connect Dudley’s peaks to far-flung places like Ben Nevis, the Humber Bridge, and the Ural Mountains.
Along the way, participants will take part in a gentle water ritual at the Severn/Trent watershed line, build a miniature “peace cairn” in honour of Bissell, and design their own postcards inspired by the landscape and lore.
The walk ends at a venue in Dudley Town Centre, where a buffet lunch will be served and there’ll be time to reflect, connect, and contribute to a collective collage on the project so far.
Please note, this walk is not suitable for under 16s due to health and safety.
Meeting Point: Bury Hill Park, Oldbury further details will be shared upon booking
Arrival Time: From 9:50am, setting off at 10am
Duration: Approx. 2-4 hours
Terrain: The ground is variable, including roads, rocky paths, grassy areas, stiles, steps and significant inclines that some may find difficult. Wear sturdy footwear, dress appropriately for the weather, and bring plenty of drinking water, snacks, and sun cream.
Toilets: Available at The Lakeside pub near the start and venue at the end
This event is part of Dudley’s Path to Nature Recovery, a project launched in 2024 by Birmingham & Black Country Wildlife Trust, thanks to support from their funders. The project connected local communities to nature across Dudley’s rich landscape of hills through five interlinked strands: conservation work, community engagement, citizen science, partnership development, and the creation of new walking routes.
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