Have you ever heard the folklore that says inside every elder tree there lives the spirit of a witch, and if you harm the tree she will seek revenge upon you? Throughout British and European folklore, elder trees have been associated with magic and witchcraft. Sometimes, the elder tree is inhabited by the spirit of a witch who protects the tree, while in other tales a witch may have turned herself into an elder tree. In Irish folklore, witches were also believed to make their broomsticks with el

hedgerow_healing Hedgewitch takes on mountaineering Part 1: The Visuals Part 2 coming soon where I take you guys through exactly what happened that day! Sometimes, to reconnect to nature you need a bit more than a gentle stroll through the woods, and this is exactly what my mind was craving 4-4 This is the well-known route up to the Glyders via Devils Kitchen in Eryri National Park, a route which can be challenging on a good day, let alone in the snow. Disclaimer: This is not a basic route and s

hedgerow_healing Well, this is genuinely one of the scariest and most vulnerable reels I have ever made. I won't lie, l've been procrastinating on posting this for months, but there are a few reasons I wanted to share. Firstly, for myself. Sometimes it's incredibly healing to remind yourself of the 'why' in life, and to be able to look back on a decision knowing that it was the right one. Secondly, because I want to be open and honest with you all. I have been struggling lately, and even though

hedgerow_healing Bryn Cader Faner - one of the most unique and unusual Bronze Age sites in Britain. The name itself roughly translates to 'The Hill with the Throne with the Flag' Or 'The Hill with the Chair and the Flag' It was constructed around 4,500 years ago and was very likely the burial site of a high-status person. Although the burial mounds was disturbed by treasure hunters in the 19th century and whatever remains were there have long since been lost to the elements. It is deemed one of