'Ting' feels like one of the classic Grizedale sculptures to me, so I was surprised to discover that it was originally on display at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park before being sited in the forest. A huge silver ring, twelve metres across, it can be found in the field by the main car park, encircling the large tree which sits by the main road. Colin Rose described the inspiration behind the idea:

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"I became interested in the idea of objects emitting audible sounds, that varied with their shape and size. Ting was conceived for Grizedale in this sense. A pure shape (40 feet diameter steel circle) tightly woven through the branches of a tree, that could not be seen in total, only sensed; and existing within the magnitude of organic forms offered by the forest. A silence within the noise."

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The field 'Ting' sits in has seen several uses down the years. Originally it was part of the grounds of Grizedale Hall, then in the sixties and seventies, before the idea of a sculpture park was conceived, the original Ridding Wood Trail actually crossed the far side of the field, meaning walkers had to return to the visitor centre via the main road.

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In the eighties and nineties this was the location of Grizedale Campsite, before its closure meant the field became private land, preventing the public from being able to get at the sculpture. Now, however, 'Ting' is accessible once again, the new car park also including a small gate in the fence which allows walkers and would-be photographers into the field.