6 episodes

Bestselling author and Natural Navigator Tristan Gooley invites listeners to join him as he explores the outdoors in search of nature’s own signposts.

Tristan set up his natural navigation school in 2008 and is the author of the award-winning and international bestselling books, The Natural Navigator (2010), The Walker’s Guide to Outdoor Clues & Signs (2014), How to Read Water(2016) and Wild Signs and Star Paths (2018), some of the world’s only books covering natural navigation.

In this new podcast series Tristan explores the English countryside searching for clues, both familiar and totally new, and reveals just how much we can learn from our surroundings if we just know what to look for.

You can find out more information about Tristan and his books at www.thenaturalnavigator.com, follow him on Twitter @NaturalNav and find him on Facebook and Instagram @thenaturalnavigator.

The Pursuit of Outdoor Clues Tristan Gooley

    • Science
    • 4.7 • 27 Ratings

Bestselling author and Natural Navigator Tristan Gooley invites listeners to join him as he explores the outdoors in search of nature’s own signposts.

Tristan set up his natural navigation school in 2008 and is the author of the award-winning and international bestselling books, The Natural Navigator (2010), The Walker’s Guide to Outdoor Clues & Signs (2014), How to Read Water(2016) and Wild Signs and Star Paths (2018), some of the world’s only books covering natural navigation.

In this new podcast series Tristan explores the English countryside searching for clues, both familiar and totally new, and reveals just how much we can learn from our surroundings if we just know what to look for.

You can find out more information about Tristan and his books at www.thenaturalnavigator.com, follow him on Twitter @NaturalNav and find him on Facebook and Instagram @thenaturalnavigator.

    Episode 6 - The Swimming Pond

    Episode 6 - The Swimming Pond

    This week Tristan (joined by Murphey the cat) looks for clues on his doorstep, in the swimming pond in his garden.

    If you’ve enjoyed this episode please leave a rating and review or recommend to a friend.

    You can find out more information about Tristan and his books at www.thenaturalnavigator.com, follow him on Twitter @NaturalNav and find him on Facebook and Instagram @thenaturalnavigator.

    • 40 min
    Episode 5 - High Seat

    Episode 5 - High Seat

    Tristan takes a break from rambling and perches on a perfect vantage point in the hope of spotting some elusive forest creatures.

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    You can find out more information about Tristan and his books at www.thenaturalnavigator.com, follow him on Twitter @NaturalNav and find him on Facebook and Instagram @thenaturalnavigator.

    • 46 min
    Episode 4 - Badger Setts

    Episode 4 - Badger Setts

    In this episode Tristan sets off in search of badger setts, teaching us how to identify them and how to find their runs - with some other encounters on the way.

    If you’ve enjoyed this episode please leave a rating and review or recommend to a friend.

    You can find out more information about Tristan and his books at www.thenaturalnavigator.com, follow him on Twitter @NaturalNav and find him on Facebook and Instagram @thenaturalnavigator.

    • 46 min
    Episode 3 - Leaf Signs

    Episode 3 - Leaf Signs

    Join Tristan Gooley for another walk through the woods of the South Downs. In this episode Tristan once again goes in search of a new clue, this time relating to the signs left by animals and what this can tell us about our surroundings

    If you’ve enjoyed this episode please leave a rating and review or recommend to a friend.

    You can find out more information about Tristan and his books at www.thenaturalnavigator.com, follow him on Twitter @NaturalNav and find him on Facebook and Instagram @thenaturalnavigator.

    • 42 min
    Episode 2 - In Search of Pines

    Episode 2 - In Search of Pines

    In this episode Tristan takes listeners with him as he searches for a clue that’s entirely new to him and on the way describes the leaf compass, encounters interesting wind effects, and makes dozens of fascinating observations as he treks through the woods of South Devon.

    If you’ve enjoyed this episode please leave a rating and review or recommend to a friend.

    You can find out more information about Tristan and his books at www.thenaturalnavigator.com, follow him on Twitter @NaturalNav and find him on Facebook and Instagram @thenaturalnavigator.

    • 48 min
    Episode 1 - Pathfinding

    Episode 1 - Pathfinding

    Join Tristan as he explores the idyllic South Downs and explains how to discover pathways, revealing his top tips for finding your way if you get lost in the wilderness.

    If you’ve enjoyed this episode please leave a rating and review or recommend to a friend.

    You can find out more information about Tristan and his books at www.thenaturalnavigator.com, follow him on Twitter @NaturalNav and find him on Facebook and Instagram @thenaturalnavigator.

    • 49 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
27 Ratings

27 Ratings

Wixword ,

Refreshing Reset

In our busy 21stC lives filled with technical and practical details, Gooley's perspective gives us the rich natural details (and the practice of looking for them) that truly enrich our lives with meaning and joy.

Jmgeary ,

Love these

I’ve enjoyed your books and love hearing you as you work your way through nature. These are a treat and I hope you get back to these at some point. It’s fascinating and a fun to listen!

Reidner ,

Mindfulness

This podcast is an absolute delight. You will be listening mindfully to the author’s mindful walk through the woods. It is relaxing and educational. I’m thinking it would be the perfect thing to listen to any night I’m feeling anxious. Can’t wait to use the knowledge from the podcast on our hikes tomorrow. Thank you and looking forward to more recordings!

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