• S4, Ep 2: "The Wild Boys" - Day 2 of walking the Gloucestershire Way long distance path in England. Day 2 in search of wild boars in the Forest of Dean via sculptures, pike fishing and famous pie pubs
    Apr 16 2023

    For series 4 of my podcast about long distance paths and walking in the UK, I tackle the Gloucestershire Way in the Spring/Summer of 2022. A 100 mile walk through the beautiful English countryside. This episode covers day 2 of the walk from Parkend in the Forest of Dean. to Boxbush, a 13 mile stretch of the walk. I'm joined by Andy as we search for wild boars and encounter a sculpture trail, some excited lambs and rolling hills.

    I'm trying to complete a self contained LDP in each of the 38 counties of England. Gloucestershire is my 7th 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://www.visitdeanwye.co.uk/things-to-do/walking/walking-routes/the-gloucestershire-way

    See video of the walk on my youtube channel : https://youtu.be/UMaxTU31tlc

    For more information or to get in touch, please email me at longweekendersinfo@gmail.com.

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    Check out www.ldwa.org.uk for details of long distance paths in the UK.

    Theme music is by Rockabye Baby. https://www.youtube.com/user/RockabyeBabyMusic1
    Incidental music by Gustav Holst and is from the Planets track #3 - Mercury, the Winged Messenger as played by the BBC Symphony Orchestra

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    24 mins
  • S4, Ep 1: "Birdsong" - first part of walking the Gloucestershire Way long distance path in England. Day 1 full of bluebells, views, hills and birdsong
    Mar 9 2023

    For series 4 of my podcast about long distance paths and walking in the UK, I tackle the Gloucestershire Way in the Spring/Summer of 2022. A 100 mile walk through the beautiful English countryside. This episode features details of the logistics for the walk, arriving at Chepstow (including a fine cooked breakfast and a castle) then the 13 mile walk to Parkend in the Forest of Dean.

    I'm trying to complete a self contained LDP in each of the 38 counties of England. Gloucestershire is my 7th 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://www.visitdeanwye.co.uk/things-to-do/walking/walking-routes/the-gloucestershire-way
    https://www.facebook.com/Firstclasscafechepstow/
    https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/chepstow-castle
    https://www.thefountaininn.info/

    See video of the walk on my youtube channel : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL43f8V6nnyQCwZuHN4aCaXdNNp1S93w5r

    For more information or to get in touch, please email me at longweekendersinfo@gmail.com.

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    Follow my adventures and see photos of the walks on: https://www.facebook.com/longweekendersinfo
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    https://twitter.com/LongWeekenders
    Youtube search for Longweekenders #walkthisway

    Check out www.ldwa.org.uk for details of long distance paths in the UK.

    Theme music is by Rockabye Baby. https://www.youtube.com/user/RockabyeBabyMusic1
    Incidental music by Gustav Holst and is from the Planets track #2 - Venus, the Bringer of Peace as played by the BBC Symphony Orchestra

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    27 mins
  • S3, Ep 2: "When the Sun Goes Down" - Final part of walking the Lambourn Valley Way (UK) in Berkshire. From Lambourn to Uffington White Horse plus top 15 Berkshire facts
    Jan 8 2023

    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 in the summer of 2021. A 20 mile walk through the beautiful English countryside. This episode features the second and final part of the walk from Lambourn to Uffington White Horse and beyond.

    Lambourn is called the Valley of the Racehorse, and so in this episode we find out if my speculative bet on the gee gees pays off, also find out whether we make it to the pub in time for dinner and then back to the campsite before the sun sets. The team also read out the top 15 Berkshire facts.

    I'm trying to complete a self contained LDP in each of the 38 counties of England. Berkshire was 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://www.wberksramblers.org.uk/information/lambourn-valley-way.html
    White Horse - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/white-horse-hill
    The Fox & Hound - dinner stop - https://uffingtonpub.co.uk/
    Campsite - http://www.oxfordoakcamping.co.uk/

    For more information or to get in touch, please email me at longweekendersinfo@gmail.com.

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    Follow my adventures and see photos of the walks on: https://www.facebook.com/longweekendersinfo
    https://www.instagram.com/longweekenderinfo
    https://twitter.com/LongWeekenders
    Youtube search for Longweekenders #walkthisway

    Check out www.ldwa.org.uk for details of long distance paths in the UK.

    Theme music is by Rockabye Baby. https://www.youtube.com/user/RockabyeBabyMusic1
    Incidental music by Chris Malinchak - So Good to Me

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    25 mins
  • S3, Ep 1: "Wild Horses" - Part one of walking the Lambourn Valley Way (UK) long distance path in Berkshire. From Newbury to Lambourn plus interview with the Jockey Club about the impact of horseracing in Berkshire.
    Nov 27 2022

    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

    For more information or to get in touch, please email me at longweekendersinfo@gmail.com.

    #walkthisway from Longweekenders

    Follow my adventures and see photos of the walks on: https://www.facebook.com/longweekendersinfo
    https://www.instagram.com/longweekenderinfo
    https://twitter.com/LongWeekenders
    Youtube search for Longweekenders #walkthisway

    Check out www.ldwa.org.uk for details of long distance paths in the UK.

    Theme music is by Rockabye Baby. https://www.youtube.com/user/RockabyeBabyMusic1
    Incidental music by Quatermelon 'Crash' : https://soundcloud.com/quartermelonband

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    39 mins
  • S2, Ep 2: "Pomp" - Day 2 of walking the Worcestershire Way (UK) from Knightwick to Malvern plus find out why orchards are important to Worcestershire and biodiversity and hear the best facts about the county of Worcestershire.
    Feb 7 2022

    For series 2 of my podcast about long distance paths and walking in the UK, I tackle the Worcestershire Way. A 31 mile walk through the beautiful English countryside. This episode features the second half of the walk from Knightwick to Malvern.

    Given the importance of fruit orchards to Worcestershire I also chat to apple and pear expert and Countryside Officer from the Worcestershire County Council Wade Muggleton about all things apples and pears and learn why pears are associated with Worcestershire.

    To learn about the importance that orchards play on improving the biodiversity of our countryside I also talked to Steve Oram, Orchard Biodiversity Officer from the Peoples Trust for Endangered Species who is also secretary for to the UK Orchard Network

    The episode also covers the top 12 facts about the county of Worcestershire!

    I'm trying to complete a self contained LDP in each of the 38 counties of England. Worcestershire will be my 5th 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://ptes.org/campaigns/traditional-orchard-project/orchard-network/about/
    https://www.marcherapple.net/
    https://www.commonground.org.uk/what-we-do/
    https://www.bewdleybrewery.co.uk/beer/worcestershire-way

    For more information or to get in touch, please email me at longweekendersinfo@gmail.com.

    #walkthisway from Longweekenders

    Follow my adventures and see photos of the walks on: https://www.facebook.com/longweekendersinfo
    https://www.instagram.com/longweekenderinfo
    https://twitter.com/LongWeekenders
    Youtube search for Longweekenders #walkthisway

    Check out www.ldwa.org.uk for details of long distance paths in the UK.

    Theme music is by Rockabye Baby. https://www.youtube.com/user/RockabyeBabyMusic1
    Incidental music by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra playing various pieces by Elgar.

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    44 mins
  • S2, Ep 1: "Making Movies" - Day 1 of walking the Worcestershire Way (UK) from Bewdley to Knightwick. The challenge of completing a walk in each English county continues!
    Jan 23 2022

    For series 2 of my podcast about long distance paths and walking in the UK, I tackle the Worcestershire Way. A 31 mile walk through the beautiful English countryside. The episode features all you need to know about the planning of the walk and hear how I got on trying to complete the first stage of the walk from Bewdley to Knightwick.

    This series will cover all things Worcestershire especially their famous orchards.

    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 to choose from, check these out via www.ldwa.org.uk.

    I'm trying to complete a self contained LDP in each of the 38 counties of England. Worcestershire will be my 5th county

    For more information or to get in touch, please email me at longweekendersinfo@gmail.com.

    #walkthisway from Longweekenders

    Follow my adventures and see photos of the walks on: https://www.facebook.com/longweekendersinfo
    https://www.instagram.com/longweekenderinfo
    https://twitter.com/LongWeekenders
    Youtube search for Longweekenders #walkthisway

    Check out www.ldwa.org.uk for details of long distance paths in the UK.

    Theme music is by Rockabye Baby. https://www.youtube.com/user/RockabyeBabyMusic1
    Incidental music by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra playing various pieces by Elgar.

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    26 mins
  • S1, Ep 7: "View to a Kill" - Day 5 walking the Warwickshire Way from Edgehill to Shipston. Do I managed to complete the walk? Along the way I learn about the first battle of the English Civil War.
    Jul 4 2021

    In this final episode of series 1 of the Walk This Way podcast I try to complete the 100 mile long distance path in Warwickshire (The Centenary Way) in September 2020. Along the way I discover the site of the first battle of the English civil War in 1642 and pass hedgerows with foraging potential.

    I'm hoping that my podcasts will inspire others in the UK to walk a long distance path (LDP) - there are over 1,500 to choose from.

    I'm trying to complete a LDP in each of the 38 counties of England. Warwickshire will be my 4th.

    For more information or to get in touch, please email me at longweekendersinfo@gmail.com.

    #walkthisway from Longweekenders

    Follow my adventures and see photos of the walks on: https://www.facebook.com/longweekendersinfo
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    https://twitter.com/LongWeekenders
    Youtube search for Longweekenders #walkthisway

    Check out www.ldwa.org.uk for details of long distance paths in the UK.

    Theme music is by Rockabye Baby. https://www.youtube.com/user/RockabyeBabyMusic1
    Incidental music by Christian Petermann - Morning Sonate

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    13 mins
  • S1, Ep 6: "Running up that Hill" - Day 4 walking the Warwickshire Way from Leamington Spa to Edgehill. Learning what it's like to live on a canal boat, finding some hills and searching for some local ales.
    Apr 27 2021

    In this episode of the Walk This Way podcast I tell the tales of my 4th day walking the 100 mile Centenary Way (Warwickshire) in September 2020 from Royal Leamington Spa to Edgehill in the UK. After walking along the Grand Union Canal I talk to an old friend about living on the canal, plus I find some hills and I continue my search for beer that isn't Doom Bar.
    I'm hoping that my podcasts will inspire others in the UK to walk a long distance path - there are over 1,500 to choose from.

    For more information or to get in touch, please email me at longweekendersinfo@gmail.com.

    #walkthisway from Longweekenders

    Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/longweekendersinfo
    https://www.instagram.com/longweekenderinfo
    https://twitter.com/LongWeekenders
    Youtube search for Longweekenders #walkthisway

    Check out www.ldwa.org.uk for details of long distance paths in the UK.

    Theme music is by Rockabye Baby. https://www.youtube.com/user/RockabyeBabyMusic1
    Incidental music by I Said Yes - Thinking it Down. https://www.facebook.com/isaidyes

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    33 mins