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A Walk On The Mildside

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A Walk on the Mild Side is a gentle walking podcast from Poppyland Radio, where Matt and Dave ramble through Norfolk’s countryside, mixing conversation, local history, natural soundscapes and a hand-picked soundtrack. Each episode follows a real walk — from winding footpaths to village pubs — uncovering stories of the land, the people, and the curious connections in between. Calm, chatty and quietly funny, it’s perfect for lovers of the outdoors, good music, and mild adventures with a smile.

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Episodes

Wells Next The Sea 21.06.2026 59:47

Matt & Dave's travels take them to Wells Next The Sea.

Northrepps 05.05.2026 59:15

Northrepps

Bacton - Part 2 05.05.2026 1:04:53

Bacton - Part 2

Bacton - Part 1 05.05.2026 1:00:17

In the first of two shows from Bacton…

East Runton 05.05.2026 1:03:59

Matt and Dave start on the glorious sandy East Runton beach

West Runton 05.05.2026 1:11:44

Dave and Matt travel to West Runton. They start on the beach and talk about such things as the West Runton Mammoth and flint paramoudra. Then on to the Village Inn, which was the site of the now sadly-demolished West Runton Pavilion. Many well-known bands played at the venue during the 1970s and early 80s and most of the music played in the show is from bands that performed at there. Next they vis...

Rockland St Mary 05.05.2026 1:08:05

The pair visit the Broadland village of Rockland St Mary, starting at the Ted Ellis wetland reserve. After a brief mention of local UFOs they chat about local naturalist Ted Ellis and his penchant for turning the local Coypu into hats. After Dave has a stumble into a wet area of the reserve they arrive at the site of a wartime starfish decoy town, and admire the incredible bravery of those involve...

Overstrand 05.05.2026 1:00:22

Dave and Matt wander round their local village of Overstrand. The intrepid pair look at local ghostly goings on, including the infamous devil-dog Black Shuck. They peer through the trees at Lutyen’s beautiful Overstrand Hall, then walk across the Royal Cromer Golf Course and, with autumn migration in full swing, chat about the local birdlife.

The Weavers’ Way: Fields, Fleece and Footpaths 18.04.2026 1:04:33

Matt and Dave take their first gentle ramble along the Weavers’ Way in North Norfolk, walking from Felbrigg to Aldborough. Along the way they explore medieval weaving, settlers from the Low Countries, Sustead’s historic church, and the quiet stories written into the landscape. With natural soundscapes, relaxed conversation, and a welcoming finish at The Cricketers pub, this debut episode is a calm...