Located in the north-east of Sansara sit the natural realm of Sawrey Forest. The work of Valerian Kronfeld, this full region offers a range of connected settings linked via teleport boards and teleport portals, each with its own identity, with some folding within them common themes.
The main element is Sawrey Forest itself, located on a sky platform and presenting a single, contiguous setting off woodland, rugged cliffs and rocky uplands. The Landing Point is tucked into the south-west corner of the location, which also presents the first of the teleport boards providing access to the other locations waiting to be explored.
Welcome to Sawrey Forest! This mystical woodland invites you to embark on enchanting walks through extensive trails. Discover secluded spots perfect for cuddling with loved ones or simply relaxing in nature’s embrace. Whether you’re seeking adventure or a peaceful retreat, Sawrey Forest offers a serene escape for everyone. Come explore the beauty and tranquillity!
– Valerian Kronfeld, describing Sawrey Forest
A sign points the way “to the Forest”, and the start of a series of paths and trails winding through the trees and snake around the rocky uplands. Along the way are further signposts pointing the way to the principle destinations of interest waiting to be found.
The main paths are gravel and easy to follow, with bridges crossing streams, and grassy or semi-paved paths take over where the gravel fades. As well as these, there are zip lines for quick crossings between elevated points and those lower down (and also a ladder in one place!), helping people to get around.
Such is the design, the paths meander and turn through the forest in such away as to make any visit a delightful exploration, with the various locations within it cleverly set-out so as to be somewhat invisible from one another, with the walks between them suggesting of greater distances between them.
The places tucked into the forest include The Tower, rising against the cliffs marking the north-west corner of the setting, a cosy round room sitting at its top, under a pinnacle roof and offering views across the landscape. Then there are the tree house and the tree cottage (which are two very different places!); a walk up to the high plateau with the lake below it; and the mystically-named Magic Piano and Gaia, among others.
As to which order a person encounters these when exploring is entirely a matter of choice, the paths and trails dividing and coming together to offer different routes of exploration. Along the way there are places to sit under the trees, alongside the waterfalls, etc., bright bursts of flowers, rounded out by local birds, fish and wildlife.
The majority of additional locations offered require the use of the teleport board at the Landing Point. There is a strong oriental theme linking several, with a spiritual theme also present. The one exception to the need to use the teleport board comes in the form of the Caves – which can be reached from the board or via a teleport portal waiting to be found within the forest.
Given my love of the Far East, it should come as no surprise that I was particularly drawn to Zendo, with its large body of water bounded by rocks and bamboo thickets. A meditation centre sits on a hill overlooking the lake, which is crossed by three bridges hopping their way over two little stepping-stone islands. This is matched by the Zen Garden, again with open water and open-air walks and the opportunity to play board games.
My personal choices aside, all of the additional locations reached via the teleport board (and which extend down to the ground level) offer their own attractions, large and small. All of which makes Sawrey Forest an engaging visit.
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- Sawrey Forest (Sawrey, rated General)
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