Walk This Way - discovering Long Distance Paths of the UK Longweekenders

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

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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 

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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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 

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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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

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

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.

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.