This free* workshop is your chance to reflect on a personally meaningful linear route that you've walked, and to create a simple booklet to remember it by.

Join us in this special workshop brought to you by Cymdeithas Eryri Snowdonia Society for a day to remember - literally. We'll start by collecting our thoughts and recollections in the form of words and visual notes. We'll then discuss what the lines on a map and routes across a landscape mean to us on a deeper level, and how they enhance our lives. We’ll also take a short walk** along the river and forest near the venue.

To complete the day, you’ll have the chance to make a small, simple booklet as a memento of your remembered route. And please don't worry - you don't need any prior artistic experience to participate! We'll provide all the materials, easy-to-follow instructions and hands-on help.

*There's a £10 refundable deposit to book your place. **If you’re not able to walk appreciable distances, you can choose to stay in or near the venue.

Your team for the day

Caroline is an artist and an eco-psychology & nature-based practitioner. Her background is in supporting people with mental health conditions, disabilities, and neurodiversity within educational and charitable organisations.

Mia is a qualified Mountain Leader, Eryri Ambassador, and holder of the Rescue Emergency Care (REC) Outdoor First Aid certificate. Her background is in delivering training to corporate, government and charitable bodies.

What to expect on the day

The event will run from 10 am to 4 pm. Please arrive by 9.45 to check in and get a cuppa. We'll walk for up to an hour and a half, weather permitting, mostly on broad and even paths. This walk is graded as Easy.

Alpkit have kindly provided water and a small selection of teas and coffee. Please bring a water bottle, packed lunch and some snacks.

Venue

Eryri Basecamp Loft, Alpkit, Holyhead Rd, Betws-y-Coed, LL24 0BW

You’ll find the Eryri Basecamp Loft tucked away on the top floor of Alpkit in Betws y Coed. The venue can be reached by train and bus (T10). There is no parking at the venue but you’ll find plenty of spaces on the A5 nearby. Unfortunately, this venue is not wheelchair accessible. We thank Alpkit for their making this space available to the outdoor community – diolch!

What to bring

The weather in North Wales can be quite variable. For your comfort and safety, we ask you to bring the following items:

• Sturdy, comfortable footwear
• Waterproof jacket and trousers
• Warm fleece or jumper (not cotton)
• Warm hat and gloves
• Any medication that you require
• Walking poles if you want extra support on uneven ground

You’ll also need to bring:

• A notebook and pen
• Packed lunch and snacks
• Water bottle

Questions?

Please contact us or email jen@snowdonia-society.org.uk.

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Event partners & sponsors

This event is part of the Cymdeithas Eryri Snowdonia Society's Lines in the Landscape series. The series is funded by the National Grid Electricity Distribution’s community grant programme. Alpkit has kindly let us use their Eryri Basecamp Loft as the event venue. Diolch!