Star of the Sea

The centre of Whitehaven Labyrinth, Cumbria; a moon-and-star focused piece, with 13 rays from the centre, it's set in a seaside town with a strong maritime and shipping heritage.

When I was needing somewhere to unwind my thoughts at the other end of this year, this was where I came every morning about 7.15am - at first, the sun was just thinking of coming up and a few early birds tweeted at me - sounded a bit shocked at me being there at that time (no more than I was myself...). Then gradually the light grew - and the labyrinth worked its magic, and my worries unravelled themselves.


Bit sad to see that this labyrinth is unravelling itself in a different way: the centre is badly in need of repair (repeated rain has got under the decorative centre and started to lift the pieces), but I can't find how to contact those responsible. Hm, bit more research needed - it would be a shame if this 'millenium project' didn't last the decade.

You might be able to see the damage on the right - it's worse now, whole surface of that piece lifted off.

The slate path, however, seems immune to the rain - defends itself by catching wary walkers and sending them sliding into next week - makes for a very ginger process in the rain!!