Members share their accounts of magical moments in wild places. Why not contribute your own?
Guidelines for submitting Wild Moments
Published: 28 Sep 2024
Members and supporters of the John Muir Trust: here's how to share your stories and poems about wild places
Wild Moment: David Smith
Published: 19 Sep 2024
David Smith pays tribute to his late father, early Member of the John Muir Trust GA (Tony) Smith, and shares a poem he wrote in 2006 inspired by one of their mountain walks.
Wild Moment: Rod Payne
Published: 9 Aug 2024
"Unaccompanied but no longer alone, I turned and set off down into the darkness of the valley below..." This wild moment was 30 years ago – but lives with Rod today.
Wild Moment: Jessie Paterson
Published: 30 Jul 2024
"There are wild places everywhere - even in the middle of our towns - we just need to notice them." Jessie shares her joy of finding wild moments during her daily city park walk.
Wild Moment: Neil Spence
Published: 18 Jun 2024
Neil shares a poem written after a journey in Mount Keen - Scotland's most easterly Munro.
Wild Moment: Hendrik Bolz
Published: 18 Apr 2024
"And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul..." Trust Member Hendrik reviews a gorgeous French graphic novel about John Muir on the eve of 'John Muir Day' (an annual celebration of Muir's birthday 21 April 1838).
Wild Moment: Holly Hayward
Published: 11 Apr 2024
Artist Holly's inspiration for her poem came from watching her mother in her garden: "Not the most wildest of places, maybe, but a beautiful moment captured in a 'wildly cultivated' back garden on the Shropshire/ Welsh borderlands."
Wild Moment: Mandy Ducksbury
Published: 18 Mar 2024
Mandy shares a piece of writing inspired by a walk along the shore path from Wray Castle to Claife Viewing Station in the Lake District.
Wild Moment: Alan Dickson
Published: 6 Mar 2024
Alan Dickson's poem describes the life cycle of an anadromous salmon, with the ability to travel from the sea to a river
Wild Moment: Sue Atkinson
Published: 5 Mar 2024
Sue jotted down her poem after a lovely New Year's Day walk. "It was bright and cold and I set off early with the dog and without a plan... Just following my nose and letting the day unfold."
Wild Moment: Jason Conway
Published: 13 Feb 2024
Jason Conway shares a poem about a favourite spot in the Forest of Dean, the Seven Sisters Rocks, that he has visited many times for relaxation and creative inspiration.
Wild Moment: David Thomson
Published: 12 Feb 2024
David Thomson became one with the mountains on the day he was avalanched...