18: Make a picture in a stream

 Find an area with very shallow water (such as the Trym as it flows down through the gorge at Blaise Castle. Find lots of pebbles and create a spiral shape in the bed of the stream (or other shapes, flowers, circles or small piles of stones all work well). Leave your picture for for someone else to find.

Have a look at Andy Goldsworthy natural land art for inspiration click here!

*Remember: always risk – assess your activities!

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