Created by Edward Crumpton, an artist living and working in North Devon, this sculpture takes its inspiration from the almost mythical Mariner’s Way, a 73 mile long footpath running from Bideford to Dartmouth, via the wilds of Dartmoor. This arduous, and sometimes treacherous footpath was used, from the late 1600s by mariners wishing to change ships, crossing ...
Hello, I have great news that I have now completed the knots for the Mariner’s Way Project. The total number of knots comes to 146,000 and of the 6,000meters of Tarred Marlin rope I used; the total length has been reduced to 1,300m. It took me the best part of 6 months to do (av.380hours) and after wearing through a dozen gloves I am happy to say that it is ...
Sculptural Installation 3rd -25th September 2011 Heathercombe Gardens, Dartmoor (concurrent with EDGE Exhibition) Opening Ceremony 3rd September, 2pm An artist led walk by myself will be also occurring at the end of July. Dates for this are to be announced. -Ed
The development of Edward’s practice in the Mariner’s Way project has been to focus on a sculptural installation that bears reference to the mythological, historical and social background of ancient Dartmoor. This project has broadened and deepened Edward’s research skills and has made a direct impact on the location, construction and material which was ...
Hello, To further my investigation of the Mariner’s Way I decided to travel by bike across from Bideford to Dartmouth to study the landscape of Dartmoor and take photos at different locations along the way. Myself and a friend Jack Hynes, started in the brisk early morning sunshine from Bideford and followed the now famous cycle path of the Tarka Trail to ...
Please click here to see my new blog about the Mariner’s Way Walk
In January I mentioned on my website that I was intending walking the Mariners’ Way and in the past few months I started researching into this ancient track. I have collaborated with other groups of people to try and piece together and created a proposal for this project for which you can now read a brief summary. The History of the Walk Tradition has it ...
Hello, This year I intend on completing the old Seaman’s route called The Mariner’s Way Walk. This traditional walk runs from Bideford in North Devon to Dartmouth in South Devon and it is know as a trail that sailors used to cross when transferring from one ship onto another. The route has been estimated at approximately 70 miles and from Bideford it ...