Episodes
Rose Gare Simmons, BMC councillor for hillwalkers, takes us up her favourite mountain, Blencathra. She explains why mountains are crucial for her wellbeing and how she tries to share this wellbeing with others.
Published 01/10/22
Podlediad Gorwelion Gwyllt: Creu Llun Llawnach. Gerwyn Jones yn trafod Eifionydd.
Published 11/19/21
John Dalrymple takes us on a tour of the Simonside Hills of Northumberland. John looks high to the sky and low to the tiny plants at his feet, as well as back through the centuries of history.
Published 11/04/21
Local mountain instructor, Kirsty Pallas, takes us on a breathtaking journey along the north and south flanks of this incredible glen. Kirsty takes us to some of her favourite locations, some well known, some not, and tells us why the glen means so much to her.
Published 10/14/21
Nature photographer and explorer John Beatty talks about the Carneddau mountains in Snowdonia, and why he goes there in search of connection and space.
Published 06/29/21
Skye's Cuillin mountains are a place of pilgrimage for any mountain lover and its famous ridge is a lifetime dream for many. Local guide Mike Lates (www.skyeguides.co.uk) takes us to these mountains and breathes in their majesty.
Published 06/23/21
Come for a hike and an adventure around the Coniston Fells in the Lake District in the company of local guide, Vicki McCreadie. Vicki opens our eyes to the joy and majesty of these hills and takes us on a few of her favourite walks.
Published 05/14/21
The Kinder Plateau may sit on the doorstep of Manchester and Sheffield, but step onto it and you can find yourself experiencing a true wilderness in winter, a desert in summer and a soul-lifting day out at any time of the year. Peter Judd takes us there.
Published 04/14/21
Chris Dean takes us to the moors above Calderdale, looks at their past and reflects on their importance for the environment, as well as the work of the Moors for the Future Partnership.
Published 03/30/21
For many mountaineers and non-mountaineers alike, the lofty pyramid of Snowdon exerts a strong attraction. The highest peak in Wales and England. Every year many thousands of visitors make their way to the summit. For some it could be their first 3,000 foot mountain. Snowdonia based guide Kate Worthington talks to host, Niall Grimes, about the many ways up the mountain, what to look out for and much more knowledge along the way. If you are thinking about a visit, this podcast is essential...
Published 03/10/21
Zac Poulton is a fell top assessor in the Lake District National Park. Every day in winter these assessors trek to the top of Helvellyn where they take readings and make reports on the weather conditions. This information is then combined with Met Office data to give the best possible conditions reports to visitors to the Lake District. Niall Grimes hears all about it.
Published 02/24/21
Fabrizio Scaglione takes host Niall Grimes for a hike along the South Downs Way, 100 miles from Winchester to Eastbourne. Along the way there is much to get you thinking, especially since the impact of time is ever present, from prehistory to the far future.
Published 02/24/21
Rachael Crewesmith looks into Cwm Idwal, the glowering mountainous scoop in the Ogwen Valley. She sees Snowdon Lillies and steam from the Devil's kitchen.
Published 02/23/21