Walk This Way - discovering Long Distance Paths of the UK

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Walk This Way - discovering Long Distance Paths of the UK

Podcasts about the joy of walking an official long distance path (LDP) in the UK. From the planning and scheduling to the discovery of some hidden treats and secrets about the British countryside. I'm planning to walk a self-contained LDP in each of the 38 English Counties. Oxfordshire, Essex and Bucks have already been walked. The first series of this podcast covers the Warwickshire (Centenary) Way walked in 2021 and series 2 covers the Worcestershire Way. So 'walk this way' as you discover lots about the British countryside and hopefully it will inspire you to get out the OS maps and walking boots and explore the great British countryside for yourself!Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/longweekendersinfohttps://www.instagram.com/longweekenderinfo/https://twitter.com/LongWeekendersYoutube search for Longweekenders #walkthisway Theme music by Rockabye Baby. https://www.youtube.com/user/RockabyeBabyMusic1

  1. 16/04/2023

    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

    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 cou...

    24 min
  2. 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

    09/03/2023

    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

    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 7...

    27 min
  3. 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

    08/01/2023

    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

    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 w...

    25 min
  4. 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.

    27/11/2022

    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.

    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 t...

    39 min
  5. 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.

    07/02/2022

    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.

    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 ...

    44 min
  6. 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!

    23/01/2022

    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!

    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 o...

    26 min

  7. 04/07/2021

    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.

    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...

    13 min

  8. 27/04/2021

    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.

    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 ch...

    33 min
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Podcasts about the joy of walking an official long distance path (LDP) in the UK. From the planning and scheduling to the discovery of some hidden treats and secrets about the British countryside. I'm planning to walk a self-contained LDP in each of the 38 English Counties. Oxfordshire, Essex and Bucks have already been walked. The first series of this podcast covers the Warwickshire (Centenary) Way walked in 2021 and series 2 covers the Worcestershire Way. So 'walk this way' as you discover lots about the British countryside and hopefully it will inspire you to get out the OS maps and walking boots and explore the great British countryside for yourself!Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/longweekendersinfohttps://www.instagram.com/longweekenderinfo/https://twitter.com/LongWeekendersYoutube search for Longweekenders #walkthisway Theme music by Rockabye Baby. https://www.youtube.com/user/RockabyeBabyMusic1

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