Dark Moon Walking
An expedition into Stirchley and Bournville’s darkest recesses.
This Sunday 23rd February, as the New Moon begins, we shall reclaim the night by walking out of the street lights and into the darkest corners of Birmingham B30.
By day our route is green and pleasant, traversing parks, canal paths and verdant walkways. By night we shall discover how different it all looks and feels when the path is not lit, the trees loom large and all colour disappears? Will there be fear or excitement, a feeling of power or of vulnerability?
This one-hour night walk offers the chance to venture into the unlit borderlands of Bournville, Stirchley and Lifford wards in the safety of a group. To blend into the darkness and embrace the power of our invisibility. To explore our inner fears as well as a sense of awe and wonder. By walking together, we aim to reclaim the everyday urban spaces that become off-limits after dark.
There will be short breaks along the way to contemplate the darkness or just to blend into the shadows, become invisible and think.
Spaces are limited so booking is essential. More details are below.
Tickets
Additional Information
Organised by new local walking collective, Walkspace. For details or queries, email fiona@fionacullinan.com
Location: The walk will start and end at Bournville train station – meet in front of the ticket office by the tunnel on Bournville Lane (not the bridge at Mary Vale Road!)
Timings: We will start at 7pm sharp. The walk will end near the train station by 8.30, with an option to decamp to the pub.
Accessibility: Approximately 60-90 minutes of gentle walking with several inclines. Footpaths all the way but also some grassy areas. This walk takes in parks, canals, bridges, tunnels, cut-throughs, hilly ground and flat suburban streets. Some locations might not be wheelchair accessible.
What to bring: Wear dark clothing. Bring torches for the darkest sections of walking. Wear sensible shoes and wrap up well. Consider bringing a hot drink.
Other Things:
- Children under 16 are welcome if accompanied by a responsible adult.
- While walks are guided and there is safety in numbers we cannot take any responsibility for your safety and security. Please be careful and act responsibly.
- In the event of really bad weather the event may be cancelled. If the weather looks poor, check your email before heading out.