For series 3 of my podcast about long distance paths and walking in the UK, I tackle the Lambourn Valley Way in Berkshire along with three friends. A 20 mile walk through the beautiful English countryside. This episode features the first part of the walk from Donnington Castle to Lambourn. The aim was to complete the walk in one day.

Lambourn is called the Valley of the Racehorse, so as well as the logistics for the walk and chat along the way I also interview Will from the Jockey Club to talk all things horseracing - what are gallops, how frequently do horses train, the impact on local economy of horseracing and does he have any tips?

I'm trying to complete a self contained LDP in each of the 38 counties of England. Berkshire will be my 6th county. I'm hoping that my podcast series will inspire others in the UK to walk a long distance path (LDP) - there are over 1,500 routes to choose from, check these out via www.ldwa.org.uk for more information

Links to things referenced in this episode:

https://ldwa.org.uk
https://jockeyclubestates.co.uk/lambourn/training-grounds
https://www.wberksramblers.org.uk/information/lambourn-valley-way.html

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