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Wiggly Wall
 by Eve Body, Dulverton to Barnstaple, ExmoorWiggly Wall by Eve Body

This unique seat lies between Dulverton to Barnstaple, along the West Country Way, Exmoor, National Route 3.  In the rebuilding this section of dilapidated wall, this stone mason aimed to highlight the old craftsmanship of dry stone walling traditional to the area.

Butterfly Bench by Andrew 
Skelton (2006)

Butterfly Bench and Perch by Andrew Skelton (2006)

This beautifully crafted bench stands on Weddington Walk, between Nuneanton and Bedworth, National Route 52, alongside a series of smaller seats and include intricate butterfly detail of specific local species. This group of seating is made from a combination of oak, cast iron and stone and can double up as seating and bike stands.

 Reflective 
Space by Leigh Roberts (2003), Phoenix Trail, Thame to Princes 
Risborough, National Route 57Reflective Space by Leigh Roberts (2003)

This bench is sited on the Phoenix Trail, Thame to Princes Risborough, National Route 57. The piece invites passers by to step into a 'picture frame' to create a living portrait with the Chiltern Hills in the background

Cycle Seat by Alan Evans (2003), Spen
 Valley Greenway, Bradford to Dewsbury, National Route 66

Cycle Seats by Alan Evans (2003)

These twelve hand forged seats, based on railway memorabilia, include a wheel and a cantilevered seat. They sited on the Spen Valley Greenway between Bradford and Dewsbury, National Route 66.

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