Meet the Green Man, for one last tale. Walk on, & learn the magic words which you can exchange for one last gift as you leave…

12. Wild Farewell

Walk along the path and listen to old friends who’ll bestow upon you many precious gifts.

11. Whispering Path

Sit on the wooden throne and listen to a story from the Air of a foul-mouthed Queen.

10. Queen And The Wind

Climb the steps and listen to Earth’s story of muddy knees & a buried heart.

9. The Bottom of the Blackheath Sea

Look down, through the railings, and listen to Fire’s story, of an awesome funeral pyre.

8. Chalk Pit

Rest by the fallen ash and listen to Fungi’s story of the giant who appears when it rains.

7. The Giant

Dance amongst the tall trees and listen to Squirrel’s story about tree planting & a life-affirming storm.

6. Nut Alley

Gaze at the water’s edge and listen to Pond’s story of treasured memories & menacing myths.

5. Conduit Pond

Stop in the clearing and listen to Fox’s story of shapeshifting, treasure & a ragged rebel army.

4. Fox Clearing

Sit near New Road and listen to the Ant’s story of paths & a deadly skydance.

3. Greenway

Pause where the paths cross and listen to the Crow’s tale of friendship & flight.

2. Cross Roads

Stand near the old well and listen to a story of hope & a homecoming.

1. Wild Welcome

Lore of the Wild by Bernadette Russell & Sophie Austin

An audio storywalk in which you will be guided by wild creatures including crows, foxes, squirrels and even the wind, on a transformative journey around Lesnes Abbey Woods in South East London, UK. 
Listen on location or in another and be taken on a magical adventure.

You can download our beautiful accompanying map from the link below.

Created for adults (recommend age 12+) 

Illustrations by Melanie Smith
Sound Design by Hannah Marshall

Featuring the voices of Charlie Folorunsho, Harriet Kershaw, Bernadette Russell, Natasha Magigi and Thierry Spall.

Co-commissioned by Metal and London Borough of Bexley for Estuary 2021

Lore of the Wild

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