Rooted in History

https://ruralstrides.co.uk/rooted-in-history-2/

Rooted in History is a six and a half mile walk that traces the story of how humans tamed the great Wealden Forest over 8,000 years, from Mesolithic times to the Anglo-Saxons. This is the second walk in a three-part series. It follows on from The Wild Wood and precedes Fuel the Fire.

Despite being referred to as the Wild Wood the great Wealden forest has never been entirely wild, people have shaped it for millennia. Wood was the foundation of early societies, and each civilisation that encountered the forest managed its trees in their own way. As we walk, well uncover traces of these past interactions and explore how human hands have shaped the landscape over time.

Trees are the silent keepers of our rural heritage, yet few have survived the centuries. Only some ancient yews remain as living witnesses to the past. To truly experience this journey, youll need to walk with curiosity and imagination, picturing the forest as it once was and sensing the layers of history beneath your feet.