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About Deep Time Walk: Earth history

Step back in time and experience Earth history like never before. The award-winning Deep Time Walk is a ground-breaking tool enabling anyone, anywhere to take a walking audio history of our planet.

• Walk 4.6km through 4.6 billion years of deep time, each metre = 1 million years.
• Learn about key concepts from Earth’s long evolution including how Earth formed, the evolution of life, plate tectonics, oxygenic photosynthesis, multicellular life, The Cambrian Explosion, vertebrates, plants, amphibians, mammals, dinosaurs and finally (in the last 20cm) humans.
• Understand our species common ancestral heritage and interconnectedness with all life.
• Comprehend the ecological impact of humans in the blink of a geological eye.
• Time-contextual glossary available to review key scientific concepts.
• Mobility-assist mode available for those unable to walk.
• What's Next portal for positive action (with organisations such as Earth Charter and 350.org).

The dramatised audio is directed by Jeremy Mortimer (over 200 productions for BBC Radio) and designed by Jo Langton (a BBC Studio Manager), with voices provided by leading actors Paul Hilton (Garrow’s Law, The Bill, Silent Witness), Chipo Chung (Doctor Who, Sherlock, Into the Badlands) and Peter Marinker (Love Actually, Event Horizon, Judge Dredd). The script is written by Peter Oswald (ex-playwright in residence at Shakespeare Globe, London) and Dr Stephan Harding.

Produced by Deep Time Walk CIC, a not-for-profit social enterprise based in the UK.

** Platinum Award Winner of Best Mobile App Summer Awards - Best Designed Mobile App Interface **

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

What is Deep Time Walk?

Deep Time Walk is a ground-breaking tool that allows anyone to take a walking audio history of our planet, experiencing Earth's history like never before.

How long is the Deep Time Walk?

The Deep Time Walk covers 4.6 billion years of Earth's history, with each meter representing 1 million years. In total, it is a 4.6km walk.

What concepts can I learn about during the Deep Time Walk?

During the Deep Time Walk, you can learn about key concepts such as the formation of Earth, the evolution of life, plate tectonics, oxygenic photosynthesis, multicellular life, The Cambrian Explosion, vertebrates, plants, amphibians, mammals, dinosaurs, and humans.

Is there a glossary to help understand scientific concepts?

Yes, there is a time-contextual glossary available to review key scientific concepts during the Deep Time Walk.

Is the Deep Time Walk accessible for those unable to walk?

Yes, there is a mobility-assist mode available for those who are unable to walk.

What positive actions can I take after the Deep Time Walk?

The Deep Time Walk includes a "What's Next" portal, which provides information and opportunities for positive action, collaborating with organizations such as Earth Charter and 350.org.

Who are the people involved in creating the audio for Deep Time Walk?

The audio for the Deep Time Walk is directed by Jeremy Mortimer and designed by Jo Langton, with voices provided by actors Paul Hilton, Chipo Chung, and Peter Marinker. The script is written by Peter Oswald and Dr Stephan Harding.

Who is the producer of Deep Time Walk?

Deep Time Walk is produced by Deep Time Walk CIC, a not-for-profit social enterprise based in the UK.

Has Deep Time Walk received any awards?

Yes, Deep Time Walk has received the Platinum Award for Best Mobile App Interface in the Best Mobile App Summer Awards.

Great app, brilliant way of demonstrating the scale of Earths history while giving a different focus to a walk. Whole family loved it, especially needed during lockdown! I never leave reviews, but this deser...