Cuthbert's Moor
Cuthbert’s Moor is an area of peatland, heath and grassland habitats that support birds including lapwing, snipe, redshank, curlew and golden plover, short-eared owl and black grouse, all species which are declining nationally due to changes in land use. This site in Teesdale, County Durham lies within the North Pennines National Landscape boundary and is a Site of Specific Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Working in partnership with Durham Wildlife Trust, we engaged an artist to work with a community group and secondary school students to explore environmental challenges and the critical role of peatlands in the UK's ecosystem.
Project impact
6 Felting sessions with UTASS, Middleton-in-Teesdale and with students from Teesdale School took place with artist Claire Priestley
Over 40 Participants explored ideas about the importance of the peat and environmental factors
2 collaborative artworks were created in response by participants using wet felting techniques and needle felt.
Artwork was exhibited at Teesdale School in 2024 and at Bowlees Visitor Centre in 2025.
