Our Land Flows…from Peat to Pipe: Exploring our Watery Connections to Plymouth

Join us for a guided walk and talk exploring water in the City of Plymouth and how it links back to Dartmoor, both historically and today. We’ll be joined by experts who will share their knowledge.

We’ll meet near Drake’s Reservoir at the University of Plymouth at 10am.

Drake’s Reservoir. Credit Allan Andrews

Guided walk 10am - 12 noon.

Stephen Luscombe, Chair of The Historical Association - Plymouth Branch, will lead our guided walk. The walk will be at a gentle pace covering ~2.7km, using pavements and pedestrian crossings - we aim to be as accessible as possible.

12 noon - 2pm

Find us at the Sustainability Hub, Kirkby Lodge, University of Plymouth, PL4 8AA.

We’ll stop for lunch - please bring your own, and tea & cake.

There will be the opportunity to meet Kathy Wray (visual artist working with drawing, collage, painting and print) and learn more about her creative approach to water and the environment.

Stephen will give an illustrated talk of his earlier guided walk for those who are unable to join the walk or wish to learn more.

Join us for either the walk or the follow up event of both, everyone welcome.

Booking essential; please book a free place via Eventbrite.

All welcome to join us at this free event which will form part of Heritage Open Days.

Leat rebuilt through Drake’s Place. Credit Ron Smith and Plym Links Magazine

Drake’s Reservoir. Credit Paul Heal

More details about the project Our Land Flows…from Peat to Pipe