The Chalk Path at Sunrise: Part one

Journey through the Deep Time of the chalk cliffs at their closest point across the Channel.

Our two lands were once one, the Sea has been here for less time than it has not, and North has not always been North…

The Sea is both the beginning and the end of everything on earth – where do we fit into this cycle and what layer do we want our story to leave?

On Saturday 21st September we meet the Autumn Equinox with an artist-led journey on two sides of the same land, at two edges of the same day.

Join us for this special occasion where artists Alison Neighbour and Elodie Merland will lead a ceremonial version of The Chalk Path for a small group to make the journey together at sunrise in England.

Starting at Folkestone’s East Cliff at 6.30am , we will witness the sunrise together before descending through the chalk cliffs to meet the sea. The walk is approximately 2.5km and will take around an hour at a leisurely pace. There are some steep slopes and uneven/slippery ground.

After joining us for a breakfast picnic in the Warren, you might wish to cross the channel to France to complete the journey with us in the evening. (you will need to book separately for the event in France and make your own way there)

This event will be delivered in English and French. You’ll need to bring your headphones and smartphone with the audio walk already downloaded.

We’ll share more details about the practicalities with you after you’ve booked.

A small charge is applied to cover the costs of light refreshments.

If you find you cannot attend please let us know in good time so we can offer your place to someone else. Email ali.neighbour@gmail.com – we’re afraid we cannot offer refunds due to the administrative workload, but we will offer your place to someone else for free.

Funded by Arts Council England, Caps et Marais d’Opale Regional Natural Park, The Geologists Association Curry Fund, Folkestone Fringe, Eurotunnel Le Shuttle, The Green Fund, and Kent Downs National Landscape. This project is a commission for SALT+EARTH Festival and the Year of the Geopark, in connection with the Kent Downs and Parc D’Opale bid to become a cross channel UNESCO Geopark.