Trees in Winter near Abergavenny
Clare meets a fellow lover of a wintery walk on a march up a hill in Grosmont near the Welsh-English border.
This is Clare鈥檚 25th year of making Ramblings and one thing she has always enjoyed is walking all year round, in any weather. No matter how windy, how cold or how wet she鈥檒l be out recording in the company of an equally weatherproof interviewee. Winter is her favourite season for a stroll and today she鈥檚 found someone else who feels the same鈥�
Richard Shimmel鈥檚 book, Trees in Winter, is about the healing properties of nature and walking especially during the coldest season. When the inclination for so many is to stay indoors, he鈥檚 out drawing inspiration for his detailed and beautiful lino-cut prints of winter trees.
Although his book features many prints of Dartmoor trees, he now lives in Grosmont near Abergavenny in south Wales and this is where he leads Clare for a walk up the hill near his home. The Graig Syfyrddin, or just The Graig, is 423m/1388ft and is on the Three Castles walk. Clare and Richard had a wonderfully clear day with far-reaching views.
Find out more about Richard and his book on his website: https://richardshimell.co.uk
Presenter: Clare Balding
Producer: Karen Gregor
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View Across The Graig, Grosmont
Trees in Winter, The Graig
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- Thu 16 Jan 2025 15:00麻豆社 Radio 4
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