The new orientation points punctuate the 27 mile Lakeside Way.

This dramatic landscape in the heart of border country is officially the

most tranquil place in England - even with the wide range of events and

outdoor activities it offers!

 

Developing the plan was challenging, not least because of the scale of the

site and the wide range of facilities and users.

We worked with Kielder Partnership in 2008 to establish an interpretive framework that complements the major plans for development across the forest and reservoir.  The proposals we established are sensitive to the landscape and

wildlife, as well as to those who live and work here.  

 

As a result of the Plan, I worked with David Patrick to implement elements of

the interpretation, including a new map for the site, welcome structures and

interpretation along the reservoir’s north shore.  

Orcombe Point near Exmouth in Devon is the oldest part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.  It is the perfect place to begin a ‘walk through time’.

I worked with Bright 3D and conservation architect Aylin Orbasli to establish an Interpretation Masterplan for the Orcombe Point area in 2010.  We were then invited to implement the first phases of interpretive work for 2012.  I carried out all the research and copywriting for the new installations.

 

The project has required a significant commitment from the client team, including Devon County Council and the WHS management team, as our proposals centred around pedestrianising the end of Exmouth’s promenade.  

 

The aim has been to encourage visitors to spend more time exploring the beach and cliffs at Orcombe, by creating a more appealing destination at the end of Queens Drive and upgrading the walking route to Orcombe Point itself.

 

 

The turning circle shown above is now a pedestrian zone, with interpretation that both introduces the Jurassic Coast stories and welcomes visitors walking the clifftop to Queens Drive and Exmouth.  

 

We also developed sensitive interpretation for the clifftop itself, to complement the Geoneedle structure, built from local stone to celebrate the designation of the World Heritage Site.  The grassy area around the Geoneedle has extraordinary views both east along the Jurassic Coast and west towards the English Riviera Geopark, and is also important for its wild flowers, particularly green winged orchids.  

 

Our discreet proposals include landscaped seating in local stone and low key interpretive messages integrated with the seating, pathways and viewpoints.