227: Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail and Woorgreens Lake (Forest of Dean 2024)

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26 күн бұрын

FOREST OF DEAN WALK FEATURING FOREST OF DEAN SCULPTURE TRAIL AND WOORGREENS LAKE
"Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail and Woorgreens Lake”
Filmed 13th March 2024
Post-production completed 9th April 2024
Filmed in the Forest of Dean in the county of Gloucestershire. Locations include the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail and Woorgreens Lake.
Written, presented, researched, directed, camera and sound, edited and music by Patrick Leach.
Special thanks to Forestry England for their information used in my research for this film.
Click here for a map showing the route of the walk: explore.osmaps.com/route/2062...
Sculpture Trail guide: www.forestryengland.uk/sites/...
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As with all the films I make, this is not actually intended to be an extensive guide to the area. This is a mini-movie of my personal journey along the walk, in which I often share some of my own personal stories.
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@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling 21 күн бұрын

Cathedral was definitely the best, in my opinion. It's beautiful. Thanks for showing us around Patrick.

@solitaryrambler 19 күн бұрын

Many thanks for watching Chris. Yes Cathedral is wonderful isn't it 👍

@harrylinsdell8114 22 күн бұрын

What a fascinating place to visit Patrick,glad you shared it with us cheers

@solitaryrambler 21 күн бұрын

Many thanks Harry, pleased you enjoyed it 👍

@claireEt9055 24 күн бұрын

What an interesting sculpture walk. Great that they have survived all those years out in the elements! Thanks Patrick.

@solitaryrambler 24 күн бұрын

Pleased you enjoyed it Claire. It sure is amazing how these sculptures have survived. Thanks for watching 👍

@shaunmckenna1923 22 күн бұрын

Hello Patrick , lovely walk , you saved the best for last .Thank you Patrick we really enjoyed it.

@solitaryrambler 21 күн бұрын

Morning Shaun, thanks for watching. Yeah that last one is certainly the best 👍

@Greatoutdoorswalks2061 23 күн бұрын

Love it Patrick What a Fantastic Place Thank You Cheers

@solitaryrambler 23 күн бұрын

It sure is fantastic, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 👍

@richardchan9595 24 күн бұрын

Very unique trail with all the sculptures. Thanks for sharing, Patrick!

@solitaryrambler 24 күн бұрын

It sure is Richard, thanks for watching! 👍😀

@sylviarowley6668 24 күн бұрын

Lovely video as always. Thank you for sharing. ❤️xx

@solitaryrambler 24 күн бұрын

You are welcome Sylvia, thank you for your kind words and for watching 👍😀

@sofiaengelke1276 24 күн бұрын

Wonderful film Patrick. I like the new sculptures and how tactile they are and the long established ones that have been there through the decades and have withstood the trust of time. I am very surprised how Cathedral has not been damaged by the elements and still stands proudly. Thank you for this very atmospheric walk through your beloved Forest of Dean.

@solitaryrambler 24 күн бұрын

Thank you Sofia for watching and for your great comments. Last time I visited the Sculpture Trail was back in early 2006, so I did notice this time that many of the sculptures were no longer there and replaced with newer ones. Good to see lots of the older ones still there too though especially Cathedral. It is amazing it stands proudly, really pleased it's not been damaged. All the best 👍

@wyenotwalk9393 24 күн бұрын

Another great video. Wonderful to get an update , after not being there myself for so many years. Thank you Patrick.

@solitaryrambler 24 күн бұрын

Many thanks for your kind words and for watching, much appreciated 👍

@shanedallastaylor570 25 күн бұрын

what a lovely walk,the sculpture trail was so relaxing.i to liked the stained glass window,that was my favourite.and the lake looked lovely.music was delightful.cannot wait for another fantastic video.hope you are feeling better.take care.👍👍❤️❤️

@solitaryrambler 24 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Shane. The trail is lovely although some of the sculpture I remember from before have gone and new ones in their place. Thanks for watching and commenting, all the best 👍

@michaeldenham9681 25 күн бұрын

Sculpture trails seem to have become more and more popular over the last few decades. Always interesting to see. So many ideas.

@solitaryrambler 24 күн бұрын

They certainly are, and this one has been around a long time now, although some sculptures have gone that I remember from previous visits and replaced with newer ones. Thanks Michael for watching 👍

@ffrancrogowski2192 23 күн бұрын

The Sculpture Trail is something that must be unique, I would think, Patrick, So many unusual sculptures that have amazingly been created for the public to view and enjoy. What's most impressive to me is how that oak has been twisted and turned, probably with soaking in water and then heated up to bend it to the required shape. Moving on, all of the sculptures look fantastic, and the stained glass arch one at the end is such a delight. The area around the Woorgreens Lake is so tranquil. Many thanks for presenting this lovely film for us, Patrick, it's so enjoyable.

@solitaryrambler 22 күн бұрын

Yes that oak is a new one since I visited previously, but a marvel how it was twisted and turned. Many of the sculptures have come and gone over the years, but the Cathedral has been there when the trail first opened in the 1980's, and it's still the best of all the sculptures in my opinion. Glad you enjoyed it Ffranc, thanks for watching 👍

@pancrazioaquilina7029 24 күн бұрын

Thanks Patrick nice video and walk

@solitaryrambler 24 күн бұрын

Many thanks for watching and commenting 👍

@stephmcghie8732 25 күн бұрын

Afternoon Patrick, really enjoyed the sculpture trail, what interesting sculpture's they are, the old railway lane especially..imagine that a train running through the forest! Thankyou for this fascinating walk 😊 have a good weekend.

@solitaryrambler 24 күн бұрын

Morning Steph, it sure is a great trail, although it has changed over the years with different sculptures. Thanks for watching, have a great weekend too 👍😀

@AdrianThomas-sn1yk 24 күн бұрын

Really enjoyed this walk Patrick. As a Hereford lad, I have walked this area a lot over the years. You have portrayed it perfectly! It's motivated me to pop down there again over the summer! Thanks.

@solitaryrambler 23 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Adrian, thanks for all the kind comments 👍😀

@SetForAdventures 15 күн бұрын

That was a lovely walk Patrick in its own right add the sculptures and it’s amazing my favourite was the canoes 🛶 mind the cathedral was beautiful too ATB Simon and thanks 🙏🏼

@solitaryrambler 13 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Simon 😀 Those canoes have been there since the start I think, but I would say the Cathedral is my favourite of them all. Thanks Simon for watching and all the best! 👍😀

@ramblingracheltrailtales 13 күн бұрын

Hi Patrick. I hope you are well. 😊 What a fun trail. I liked the artwork and sculptures along the way. It certainly makes a woodland walk more interesting. Have a good week. All the best. 😀

@solitaryrambler 12 күн бұрын

Morning Rachel, it's a fab trail for those who enjoy sculptures and it does indeed add something to this area of the Forest of Dean. Have a good week too 👍😀

@nuinmarnuinmar5321 25 күн бұрын

Oooh this is different - some interesting sculptures there. Really enjoyed the walk/exploring. Cheers.

@solitaryrambler 24 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, it sure is different. Thanks for watching 👍

@johnwright8748 24 күн бұрын

Fascinating, Patrick. I've never seen anything like the Sculpture Trail before, especially the "cathedral" piece. Very interesting and enjoyable...thank you.

@solitaryrambler 24 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it John, thanks for watching. Yes the "Cathedral" is normally the sculpture people remember best on this trail. All the best 👍

@nickcooper1260 25 күн бұрын

Some interesting sculptures, Patrick, each one unique. I like the way many alude to the mining that took place in the area., mining history should never be forgotten, as much gonig on under the ground as above it.

@solitaryrambler 24 күн бұрын

It's a great trail and certainly aludes to the mining history of the Forest. Thanks Nick for watching 👍

@endurance-adventures 15 күн бұрын

It was interesting seeing the sculptures, and how they’ve evolved since your earlier visits, loved the cathedral

@solitaryrambler 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching Steph. There are some great sculptures, and Cathedral is certainly my favourite 👍😀

@caronfrench4683 25 күн бұрын

I really enjoyed this, perfect music for the video too. Thank you!

@solitaryrambler 24 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, many thanks for watching! 👍😀

@Lakeviews 15 күн бұрын

Been going through your video's and they are very relaxing to watch with great information added to each one.looking forward to seeing more from you.

@solitaryrambler 13 күн бұрын

Glad you like them, thanks for watching and commentign, much appreciated 👍

@jeanwainwright598 24 күн бұрын

Hi Patrick, We are enjoying your walks around the Forest of Dean, we loved the Cathedral and the Sculpture Walk, it looked a bit muddy under foot, but you managed not to slip and fall. take care regards Dave & Jean

@solitaryrambler 24 күн бұрын

Morning Dave and Jean, pleased you have been enjoying my Forest of Dean walks. I remember it being really muddy everywhere I went back in March, and I'm sure I would have slipped, but it wouldn't have been whilst I was filming 😁 Thanks for watching, all the best 👍

@russ3994 19 күн бұрын

Fascinating Patrick another wonderful walk Forest of dean certainly looks interesting ! but can not get enough of the Peak district Patrick that's why we are coming back in September staying Bakewell hooray !! 😀😎👍

@solitaryrambler 17 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Russ, can't beat the good old Forest of Dean. I'm sure you'll enjoy Bakewell in September 👍😀

@MrSteveMG 25 күн бұрын

Morning Patrick, that was a real pleasant change and what a fabulous Sculpture trail too (we have visited one or two poor ones recently) ..and agreed, the stained glass sculpture is my favourite too ! I have said this before, you have a great narrative voice which really keeps the Sculpture Trail story in focus :o)

@solitaryrambler 24 күн бұрын

Morning Steve, yes this sculpture trail is awesome and has been around a long time now, although many I remember from previous visits are no longer there, but replaced by newer ones. Thanks for the compliment! 👍😀

@CALUM217 4 күн бұрын

It's interesting watching this and then looking back at when you did this walk in 2006 around the same time of year and how things have changed since then

@solitaryrambler 2 күн бұрын

It was as interesting for me too revisiting this trail after all those years and seeing how some of the sculptures had come and gone 👍

@erikanascimento2136 24 күн бұрын

My dream is to visit the United Kingdom, but I'm Brazilian and I don't know how to speak English, I'm glad there's internet so I can watch videos of this beautiful place

@solitaryrambler 23 күн бұрын

I hope you do visit one day. Thanks for watching 👍😀

@lesleyborthwick3698 24 күн бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed seeing all the sculptures, Cathedral is beautiful. What a great place. Thanks Patrick.

@solitaryrambler 24 күн бұрын

You're welcome Lesley, glad you liked the sculptures. Thanks for watching 👍

@letsmooch4857 23 күн бұрын

Great video Patrick! would love to do that trail myself.

@solitaryrambler 22 күн бұрын

It's a great trail, isn't it? Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

@daveydoo3173 21 күн бұрын

Lovely walk, interesting to see.. But not so sure a sculpture trail would be for me... Maybe oneday i will try one out 😁😁

@solitaryrambler 19 күн бұрын

Thanks Dave, it's not for everyone I guess, but it's quite impressive to see 👍

@jigamything 23 күн бұрын

Hi Patrick, the music (especially 5:22 to 6:22 and 8:27 to 8:50 and 16:35 to 17:40) conveyed a very mysterious, mystical and haunting atmosphere to your video. You stated, in a reply to one of your comments, that you were using a synth setting. It perfectly fitted the footage being filmed; perhaps you should feature your synth sounds more often as they worked very well in this instance. Once again, an enjoyable video. Thank you, Ken.

@solitaryrambler 23 күн бұрын

Many thanks for watching Ken and for all your kind words, much appreciated. I do experiment with different sounds when I compose music, but I do find it very hard to come up with something new for every film I make. I will continue to experiment though and see what happens 😀 Thanks again 👍

@iamwoteveriwanttobe 24 күн бұрын

I'm not into modern art, but besides one oddly out of place one imo, they were interesting sculptures with connection to the forest. The one at the end was definitely impressive.

@solitaryrambler 23 күн бұрын

It sure is impressive, thanks for watching 👍

@CountrysideWalking 25 күн бұрын

Hi Patrick. So nice to see a change of pace with your Forest of Dean Sculpture trail film. Comprehensive information of individual exhibits too. We have often found similar sculpture trails perhaps not finding as many. Did you use a w-ifi mic for the more distant shots? Just wondered. Also I really liked the change of music style similar to the early electronic 'Dr Who' theme.😊 Very relaxing to watch. Thanks

@solitaryrambler 24 күн бұрын

Morning Shanita. Pleased you enjoyed the sculpture trail. I was reading the notes from the downloaded trail guide from the trail website, so a handy bit of information to carry with me. I only have my Rode on-camera shotgun mic, but I am still getting used to my new kit. Glad you enjoyed the music, it was all synth, and I was again experimenting with something new for a change. Thanks Shanita for all your kind words and for watching 👍

@kellyshaw7271 24 күн бұрын

I think having sculptures dotted around adds an extra element to a walk, plus gives you an excuse to take a breather. Some unusual sculptures there but the steamed oak must have taken some doing to twist it without breaking. I agree, the stained glass window is the Numero Uno. I recall it from before and it's still epic. To see such a beautiful work of art situated in a wooden area with the light shining through for a clear view really is superb. It's lasted through gale force winds and winter storms too. Long may it remain. You can tell it was March with the bare trees. A really enjoyable walk and so nice to see the new sculptures. Cheers Patrick, fantastic 😊

@solitaryrambler 24 күн бұрын

I'm so glad this Sculpture Trail is still going strong as I can remember when it was first opened in the 1980's. Yes amazing how the twist in that oak would have been created. Cathedral is lovely as everyone seems to agree I think. I'm pleased that it still hangs proud and has not been damaged. I think the glass is coated with some kind of plastic, presumably for more protection, but you can't really notice that when you're there. Glad you enjoyed it Kelly, thanks as always for watching and commenting 👍

@WyeExplorer 14 күн бұрын

Hi Patrick, all very interesting but I cannot help but think sculpture is out of place in a forest. It's a marketing ploy for sure and it appears to domesticate the scene. It's funny there suspends a sign saying, 'silence' and yet it's all so very noisy. I liked woorgreens lake though. I measured it - almost 1 KM across - fairly sizeable. Well, here's to untouched nature although many do enjoy the art. Mark

@solitaryrambler 13 күн бұрын

Hey Mark, thanks for watching. I know the sculptures in the forest aren't for everyone, but I just see them as they are without thinking too deeply about it. Woorgreens Lake is definitely a peaceful spot, I love walking around there. Keep well down there Mark and all the best 👍

@WyeExplorer 13 күн бұрын

@@solitaryrambler A pleasure as always Patrick. Hey, yeah you don't have to think deeply - leave that to me. Ha ha! I can see why you love that lake and area - I must go back to the forest. I will keep well - you too.