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Walk This Way - discovering Long Distance Paths of the UKS4, Ep 3: "Maybe Tomorrow" - Day 3 of walking the Gloucestershire Way long distance path in England. Day 3 having a pie for breakfast, up May hill, seeing bluebells, visiting a cheese farm, some birthday girls and a cathedral.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 3 of the walk from Boxbush to Gloucester, a 14 mile stretch of the walk. I'm yet again joined by Andy as we awake in a famous pie pub, before going up May Hill, seeing bluebell woods, visiting a famous cheese farm, a walk along the Severn then a dash to the cathedral.I'm trying to complete a self contained LDP in each...2025-02-2635 min
Walk This Way - discovering Long Distance Paths of the UKS4, 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 pubsFor 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...2023-04-1623 min
Walk This Way - discovering Long Distance Paths of the UKS4, Ep 1: "Birdsong" - first part of walking the Gloucestershire Way long distance path in England. Day 1 full of bluebells, views, hills and birdsongFor 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 w...2023-03-0927 min
Walk This Way - discovering Long Distance Paths of the UKS3, 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 factsFor 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 an...2023-01-0825 min
Walk This Way - discovering Long Distance Paths of the UKS3, 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 to talk all things horseracing - what are gallops, h...2022-11-2738 min
Walk This Way - discovering Long Distance Paths of the UKS2, 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 Worcestershire.To learn about the importance that orchards play on improving the biodiversity of our countryside I...2022-02-0743 min
Walk This Way - discovering Long Distance Paths of the UKS2, 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 others in the UK to walk a long distance path (LDP) - there are over 1,500 to choos...2022-01-2325 minWalk This Way - discovering Long Distance Paths of the UKS1, 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 38 counties of England. Warwickshire will be my 4th....2021-07-0413 minWalk This Way - discovering Long Distance Paths of the UKS1, 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 choose from.For more information or to...2021-04-2733 minWalk This Way - discovering Long Distance Paths of the UKS1, Ep 5: "Come Together" - Day 3 walking the Warwickshire Way from Brandon to Leamington Spa. 22 miles with 2 friends. Castles, Canals and Churches.In this episode of the Walk This Way podcast I complete the 3rd day of walking the 100 mile Centenary Way (Warwickshire) in August 2020 from Brandon to Royal Leamington Spa. I'm joined by two friends to help me cover the scheduled 22 miles, plus I meet up with an old University friend and we discuss the highlights and facts about Warwickshire. Plus the search for beer that isnt 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 t...2021-03-0722 minWalk This Way - discovering Long Distance Paths of the UKS1, Ep 4 : "Chasing Rainbows" - Day 2 of walking the Warwickshire Way plus I learn more about canals in the UK.In this episode of the Walk This Way podcast I talk about a very challenging 2nd day of walking the Warwickshire Way in August 2020 from Nuneaton to Brandon. I also interview Graham Boxer from the Canal and River Trust about the history of canals. I hoping that the podcast will inspire others in the UK to walk a long distance path.For information or to get in touch please email me at longweekendersinfo@gmail.com.#walkthisway from Longweekenders Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/longweekendersinfohttps://www.instagram.com/long...2021-01-1833 minWalk This Way - discovering Long Distance Paths of the UKS1, Ep 3 : "Its Oh So Quiet" - Day 1 of walking the Warwickshire Way (UK) and how I decide which long distance paths I should walkIn this episode of the Walk This Way podcast I talk about how I decide which long distance path (LDP) to walk in each of the 38 counties of England and describe Day 1 of walking the Warwickshire Way in August 2020 from Birmingham to Nuneaton. I hoping that the podcast will inspire others in the UK to walk a long distance path.For information or to contact me email me at longweekendersinfo@gmail.com.Kevin#walkthisway from Longweekenders Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/longweekendersinfohttps://www.instagram.com/lon...2021-01-1818 minWalk This Way - discovering Long Distance Paths of the UKS1, Ep2 : "Help" - advice and top tips on choosing, and then walking, a long distance path in the UKIn this second episode of the Walk This Way podcast I give advice on how to choose which Long Distance Path to walk and give my top 12 practical tips to help you complete your selected walk.I hoping that the podcast will inspire others in the UK to walk a long distance path (LDP)For information email me at longweekendersinfo@gmail.com.#walkthisway from Longweekenders Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/longweekendersinfohttps://www.instagram.com/longweekenderinfohttps://twitter.com/LongWeekendersYoutube search for Longweekenders #walkthisway 2021-01-1813 minWalk This Way - discovering Long Distance Paths of the UKS1, Ep 1 : "A Family Affair" - where walking a long distance path startedThe first episode of the Walk This Way podcast discusses walking holidays with my family, why I set myself the English Counties Long Distance Path challenge and an interview with a very special guest.Talking all things rambling, walking, English counties, countryside and long distance paths.I'm hoping to inspire people to walk a long distance path in the UK. #walkthisway from Longweekenders Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/longweekendersinfohttps://www.instagram.com/longweekenderinfohttps://twitter.com/LongWeekendersYoutube search for Longweekenders #walkthisway Theme mus...2020-06-2322 minWalk This Way - discovering Long Distance Paths of the UKIntroduction to the Walk This Way podcast.Introduction to the Walk this Way podcast. Brought to you by Longweekenders. Talking all things rambling, walking, England, counties, countryside and long distance paths.2020-06-2302 min