Kew Garden’s Arboretum has a fantastic walkway that lets you to wander at your leisure around the canopy of lime, oak and sweet chestnut trees.
118 steps take you up to the 18-metre high and 200-metre long walkway, which loops its way through the trees. It was designed by Marks Barfield Architects, who were also responsible for the London Eye. Twelve straight, horizontal pathways are linked by circular platforms where you can stand and admire the nature that surrounds you.
The beautiful walkway is made of a clever mix of steel and wood. The massive trusses, reminiscent of tree trunks, are made of weathering steel, in a natural rusty colour, with wear patterns that give the impression of peeling bark.
The warm handrails are made of sweet chestnut timber. The Fibonacci numerical sequence that is tightly linked to natural structures (click here for a good summary of this “golden ratio”) has been used in the design of the walkway, influencing the shapes and angles of the walkways and trusses.
For anyone needing a bit of help to get up to the walkway, there is a lift that blends nicely into the design and provides a mobile view.
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 29 June 2016
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Oh wow! That looks like fun… although a bit dizzying.
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That sky walk is really neat.
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Looks wonderful, Debs 🙂
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This wasn’t there when I went to Kew Gardens. What a great idea. Love your photos
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It surprised me too
On Wed, Jun 29, 2016 at 8:29 PM, Travel with Intent wrote:
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Debbie, this is awesome fun. Love it. 😀
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One of my favourite attractions at Kew. Love your photos.
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It was my first time up there. I usually go to Kew for a specific exhibition and run out of time to see the rest!
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