Hello!
Wotton Trails is a community project created by a group of young adults from Wotton-under-Edge, with the aim of showcasing our local woodlands by signposting and mapping walking and cycling routes.
Our flagship Story Trail is a series of 20 marker posts with QR codes which you can scan to track your progress, telling you sections from children’s stories on the way round. Our stories are all written by local authors with illustrations by local artists!
Our Current Story Trail
The Nature of Teamwork
“Jack is a true rugby fan. But when his favourite ball goes missing on one of the nicest days of the year, will he find it on his own or will he be forced to use some more interesting help?”
Written by Daisy Wilkinson, illustrated by Alisha White.
How it Works
Download the map (here) and have a quick skim of our route instructions (here). Equip your walking boots and go!
At each story point, scan the QR code with your smart phone to read a snippet of the story. You can track your progress as you go round! Once you’ve completed the story, you’ll be presented with a digital certificate; perfect for printing and displaying on your wall!
"As human beings, we have an innate need to explore, to see what's just round the corner"
~ Jimmy Chin
What's Next for Wotton Trails?
We’re currently in the progress of developing a set of new routes, to highlight recently forested woodland areas. Using money we’ve received from community organisations, we hope to build trails which can be enjoyed for generations into the future.