Welcome to World at Our Doorstep!

Welcome to World at Our Doorstep! 

Inspired by our local environments but intrigued by the way they are entangled with global connections, we present our experiences of local walks which explore the ways in which our everyday lives are made in connection with others around the world. We found walking to be a fantastic way of exploring and discussing the tangled webs that tie us to other communities, including animal and plant communities. The following reflection gives our thoughts on walking and engaging with the world around us, and gives you a taste for kind of conversations we were having.

Follow the links to the different walks to find audio recordings of conversations inspired by the routes, and images we took along the way. We also provide directions so that you can follow our footsteps and continue our conversations, but at the same time its possible to simply listen to the audio clips and reflect on the images from the comfort of your own home. While we have expertise in some of the topics we discuss, in others we are exploring new terrain and so some links to resources where you can find out more information are provided for each walk.

These walks presented here are tied to the 150th Anniversary of Aberystwyth University and explore the world through the university’s multiple local and global connections. We are also grateful to the team of ‘Planetary Multispecies Politics in Action’ project, some of whom will feature in the audio, and Natural Environment Research Council for funding this project. 

For any comments and questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch below! 

Walk 1. Seeing, Hearing and Knowing Rheidol Valley

Walk 2. Multispecies Trawscoed

Walk 3. Parc Natur Penglais

_{*Please note that we share these walks based on our own experiences. The directions as well as the likely times provided are intended as guides only and not as a substitute for having a map and compass. The suggested routes include some stretches of steep and uneven ground, road crossings and sections of road without pavement. If attempting the walks, please note that you will do so at your own risk. Do make sure you are prepared for a day in the Welsh hills with suitable equipment. Most of the suggested routes also involve crossing farm land, and there is a high possibility of encountering livestock. Do also note there maybe some inaccuracies and uncertainties in the content of conversations.}

The Team