Members share their accounts of magical moments in wild places. Why not contribute your own?
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...
Guidelines for submitting Wild Moments
Published: 31 Jan 2024
Members and supporters of the John Muir Trust: here's how to share your stories and poems about wild places
Wild Moment: Heather Graham
Published: 9 Jan 2024
Inspired by Poetry at Work Day, Communications and Development Intern, Heather Graham, recounts her introductory visit to Ben Nevis in June 2023.
Wild Moment: Chris Lennox
Published: 13 Nov 2023
How do you compress 68 years of wild moments into 500 words? Dr Chris Lennox - who recently achieved his goal to climb the 1200 summits recognised by Scottish Mountaineering Club - shares his highlights.
Wild Moment: Colin Hughes
Published: 13 Nov 2023
"Our shadows encircled by rainbows like haloes / Blessed by our chance in a million reward..." Read Colin's poem celebrating a memorable family hillwalk with accompanying inversion and Brocken spectres.
Wild Moment: Gwennie Fraser
Published: 9 Oct 2023
Northumberland National Park resident Gwennie Fraser shares her response to the recent felling of the tree at Sycamore Gap.
Wild Moment: Mandy Ducksbury
Published: 8 Aug 2023
Poems inspired by the beauty of Mother Nature during visits to Maulds Meaburn and Sandwick Bay in Cumbria.
Wild Moment: Eva Spain
Published: 30 Jun 2023
"This is an extract from a rain-spattered notebook I carried in the pocket of my waterproof on a five day solo journey through Knoydart in April this year." Dive into Eva Spain's wonderful watery tale.
Wild Moment: Alla
Published: 27 Apr 2023
"We all live in this world, so we all need to look after it.” Ukranian national Alla explains why she joined the John Muir Trust after being inspired by her host in the Malvern Hills.