Join us on a walking quest to find the Hartfell Spa Well and explore its healing properties.
This event is part of this years ImMerse Festival- From Sea to Source. It will be a day for stories, ideas and discussion exploring the cultural history of the Spa Well and its surrounding geology. Led by Dr Jan Hogarth, eco artist and Learning Coordinator for SCAMP Landscape Connections we will explore how we connected with the water through time for wellbeing.
As we walk to Hartfell Spa, famous for its water with healing and prophetic qualities, we will explore the nature of ‘ a quest to heal’ and what it might mean for us, for the surrounding natural landscape and our planet.
If you’re interested in engaging with place and nature, are struggling with nature loss or climate related concerns or if you’re curious about the continuing relevance of the healing powers of this chalybeate well, then join us for what promises to be a wonderful day in the hills exploring the past and reflecting on healing solutions for the future.
Please bring a packed lunch and dress for the weather with sensible shoes/wellies for walking. If we are fortunate enough to get a beautiful day you may need to bring some suncream! The walk is about 3/3.5 hours and requires a moderate level of fitness with uneven ground, grassy paths, boggy in places, and rough loose stone tracks at points.
When: Friday, 26th September, 12pm – 4pm
Where: Starting point: Annan Water Hall, NT075103.
The ImMerse Festival is part of our SCAMP Landscape Connections project with funding from Heritage Lottery and D and G Climate Hub. ImMerse is delivered by a partnership including SCAMP- Landscape Connections, D&G Climate Hub and Annan Harbour Action Group.
Using money raised by National Lottery players, the National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects connecting people and communities with the UK’s heritage. SCAMP – Landscape Connections is made possible with the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to organise this free event.