When Clare Savory moved from Manchester to Hadfield just before lockdown little did she know her new back garden would become an outdoor classroom offering hours of entertainment. Frankly, curiosity should be her middle name.

She brings to a close a 6 month pilot project researching the people’s stories, music and poetry of the Longdendale area with 28 visualised walking podcasts and a digital interactive map.

Walk with her from the Woodhead Tunnels, along the River Etherow towards Middle Black Clough waterfalls.

Visit LongdendaleTales.co.uk for more information.

This pilot was supported by Glossop Creates as part of their Pairings programme, matched with Matt Ross at the Peak District National Park’s Longdendale Environmental Centre in Tintwistle.

Special thanks to Holly Close (assistant producer), Harry Heart (series theme music ‘Begging’), Owain Paciuszko (videos and visuals), Lauren Riley (logos and artwork) and Kate Raine (Glossop Heritage Trust research library).