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The Channel Island Way Pt 6. Having witnessed the numerous German fortifications dotted around the islands, the evacuation history as told by John and Peggy Laine brings the whole episode to life and makes the emotion of those times much more real. However, an early start for us and a short flight transports us to Alderney where we complete the circuit of the island before chatting with Joanna Par...

The Channel Island Way Pt 5. Guernsey (2) We do a quick run through our pack so you can see you don't need much for a few days away on these islands. Then we cycle to the bottom of the west coast to review some of the beaches and historical places amongst the countless bays which go to make up this meandering coastline. Gill Girard once again joins us at key locations with choice pieces of local k...

The Channel Island Way Pt 4 - Guernsey (1). We start the walk around Guernsey from St Peters Port on a lovely warm June day. As we travel we talk with Gold Accredited Guide Gill Girard who provides a wealth of background information about the locations, the history and lots of practical hints and tips about the island, getting around and island life in general. Hopefully you'll enjoy sharing this...

The Channel Island Way Pt 3. The following morning we continue to explore the island and this time head south to Little Sark, via the impressive La Coupee. A high windy single track with sheer drops either side, which virtually isolates Little Sark from the rest of the island. Interesting history is always just below the surface no matter where you turn. A famous daring raid by Commandos during th...

In this podcast we continue our walk along the 110 mile Channel Island Way, as we arrive on the island of Sark. Well known for its no car lifestyle, we hire our bikes and start to cycle around the island to access each section of the coastal walk. Wonderful surroundings and only surpassed by the accommodation at Stocks Hotel. Which is just luxury at the top end. Along the way we hear about the rec...

The Channel Island Way is a walking guide published in 2011 by Coast Media which links all the perimeter walks around the Channel Islands into one, 100 mile route. We were sponsored by visitguernsey.com to walk sections of the route and produce a series of podcasts about the walks, the islands and some of the people we met on route. In this first part we visit the small island of Herm and become t...

A gathering of interviews from the TGOC 2011 plus more gossip and feedback from the outdoors world. Interviews with Fiona King regarding the joys of running a B&B in Mallaig, the irrepressible Ronald Turnbull for some serious banter and dry humour and Rose leaves us with her thoughts from this years event. Plus new plans and where we are off to next! Please join our newsletter and follow us on...

This is the final part of the three part series where David Lintern walks with Chris Townsend to find out more about the man, his relationship with the places he walks through and the people who have inspired him along the way. In this episode they discuss his writing, those who have inspired him and in particular, the author Edward Abbey. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials &g...

As David Lintern continues to walk with Chris Townsend through the deep snow in the Cairngorm Mountains this January, their outdoor discussion finally hits up the subject of conservation. Chris has a unique perspective on this and sheds some light on how different the various bodies associated with the upkeep of wild places, can be. Fascinating listening. Please join our newsletter and follow us o...

How many of us would love to spend a day walking with Chris Townsend? Someone well known around the world as an outdoor writer, photographer, blogger, conservationist, head of the Mountaineering Council of Scotland and long distance walker extraordinare. Well David Lintern was one such lucky guy and joined Chris for a long walk in January 2011 in the deep snow on the Cairngorms. This is the first...

An extended podcast where David Lintern interviews Alan Slowman and Andy Howell to discuss all the various aspects and viewpoints regarding the delicate balance of land management and the proposed wind farms in the Highlands. It'll makes thought provoking listening especially if you are about to undertake the TGO Challenge! Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linkt...

Has new media now taken hold as the stronger information resource, with the 'convergence' of formats presented by the iPad we ask? Is 2011 when printed matter gets bypassed by digital? As well as looking at this interesting question within the outdoor industry, we also have an update from Sigma regarding a new lens about to hit the street, which is ideal for the landscape photographer. Simon Ellar...

Another feature packed show for you with interviews from The Outdoor Leisure Show, including Mountain Rescue (always close to our hearts), an alternative accommodation you may not have seen before but worth considering, farmstay.co.uk and an update from the every lively Sarah at Cicerone Press as to some of the fantastic inspirational new books coming out. Plus a bit of a chat about a recent overn...

A really informative podcast full of interesting information from two shows. From the Outdoor Leisure Show at the NEC Andy catches up with Jim Evans from Alpkit and from the Focus Show two weeks later, I find out all about the latest all singing, all dancing compact camera from Panasonic. Much more than just a image capture device! Plus the usual news roundup and email feedback. Please join our ne...

Another mixed bag in this production taking you from the deepest heart of rural England in the depths of winter to the heat and aromas of exotic Asia. January is the traditional time the ancient ceremony of Wassailing takes place, to celebrate the humble Apple Tree, giving thanks for its produce and to scare away evil spirits. Supporting our local Apple Orchard and celebrating the rural way of lif...

Here's something to warm you up this winter time. Download this podcast and close your eyes, as you are transported to the wonderful open space, where the sun always shines and the beer is always cold. We chat to lightweight evangelists Lynn Lobo and Jayne Jennifer in Adelaide, Australia and hear how the average Australian backpacker is still carrying far too much. We discuss just a few of the hun...

Derry Lodge provides us with a very still, calm and tranquil night. A truly wonderful wild camping spot, which if you catch it at the right time offers a wonderful restful night with excellent wildlife. Overcast and with the weather not looking good we wander up to the Hutchinson Memorial Hut and wait for it to clear before heading out to the ridge, however plans change and we scarper down to Loch...

Part 2. After a very wet and windy night Lee and I make our way from our exposed camp spot to Bruar Lodge Bothy celebrating the merits of modern design and materials used in tent manufacture. The Bothy itself is very cosy, but from all the comments written in the book, it is obviously a very welcome haven during the harder weather and snows which the Glen must receive each year. We finally make ou...

This is the first part of a 3 part series recorded in October 2010 where Lee Wells, and I walked a circular route from Aviemore to Blair Atholl and back during some quite mixed weather. Part one covers leaving Aviemore and heading onto the Cairngorm Plateau before dropping down and camping in Glen Feshie. The following day we cross the Minigaig in some very high winds before finally camping in Gle...

A bit of a smorgasbord this one. We touch base on some recent news, discuss a handful of interesting other podcasts and our plans for interviews in the near future. There's a pile of emails to catch up with from listeners around the world also. Rose and Beth head off into mid-Wales for some wild camping and Beth interviews Rose about her recent trip to Sweden. We discuss technology and the way it...

Rose was invited to Sweden by the Scandinavian Outdoor Group and while she was out in the wilds hiking, paddling and caving on the female only expedition, she interviewed the following people in order of appearance; Eva Arnlund - Woolpower http://www.woolpower.se/en/default.asp Maria Hyttnas - Guide http://www.aktivut.se/index.asp?langID=2 http://www.scandinavianoutdoorgroup.com/ Lena Bjelfman - T...

Shirley manages to get up early enough to enjoy the last day from North Water Bridge heading for St Cyrus. In the company of Sue Hawkins and Kate and Tim Wood, she passes the time with Sue explaining in great detail what it is like to be caught in an Avalanche. Sue also passes on a lot of information about her trip so far and how much enjoyment she has had this year. Kate also gives an overview of...

After a 'refreshing' night in Braemar Shirley reflects on the previous 24 hours of food and wild dancing which took place at the evening party to the music of Bingo Wings. Whilst at Rucksacks Bunkhouse Jamie Morgan shares his enjoyment of the crossing and thoughts on the warm welcome they have all received at the hostel and Braemar generally. After she makes it into town she enjoys the classic fis...

Shirley wakes to talk about her plans for the day, which seems to involve food more than Munros! However she start from Ryvoan Bothy via Bynack More and finally arrives at the Hutchinson Memorial Hut. Here she meets Caburn Chamberlain and begins to interrogate him about his trip so far and, once again, food! Caburn doesn't do dehydrated food, and the contents of his rucksack always leaves people s...

Day 6 sees Shirley leaving the Dalwhinnie Bunkhouse after a decent breakfast, and is pleased to walk in the company of Colin to point her in the right direction of Achleum in Glen Feshie, where she camps and hears strange voices during the night! On day 7, once Andy gets to Corrour Bothy after walking through snow fields in the Lairig Ghru he sits and reviews the previous long day. While singing h...