We were lucky enough to have Leon McCarron at Stanfords last week talking about his new book The Land Beyond. There are many reasons why it might seem unwise to walk, mostly alone, through the Middle East. That, in part, is exactly why Leon McCarron did it. Continue reading NEW BOOK: ‘The Land Beyond’ by Leon McCarron
Tag: walking
We wish we were home for Christmas
We’ve wished we were all over the world this year, but as Christmas draws near, there really is no place like home. Continue reading We wish we were home for Christmas
Wish we were
…walking in Scotland for St Andrew’s Day. It’s a bank holiday in Scotland today and we’ve been poring over some of our walking guides and wishing we were enjoying some of Scotland’s picturesque scenery. Continue reading Wish we were
Book of the Month – Coastlines by Patrick Barkham
Read the introduction of our wonderful Book of the Month for April, Coastlines: The Story of Our Shore by Patrick Barkham. Continue reading Book of the Month – Coastlines by Patrick Barkham
Harry Bucknall and Nick Hunt
Times journalist Tom Chesshyre chaired a lively conversation between Harry Bucknall, Like a Tramp, Like a Pilgrim, and Nick Hunt, Walking the Woods & Water. Continue reading Harry Bucknall and Nick Hunt
Tristan Gooley shares the Walker’s Guide to Outdoor Clues and Signs
Pioneer of the renascent natural navigation movement, Tristan Gooley was on hand to start Saturday’s show. Continue reading Tristan Gooley shares the Walker’s Guide to Outdoor Clues and Signs
Is Griff Rhys Jones Insufficiently Welsh?
Bora da! Despite his name and being born in Cardiff, Griff Rhys Jones is worried he’s Insufficiently Welsh, having grown up in the home counties. Continue reading Is Griff Rhys Jones Insufficiently Welsh?
Ben Kane walks the Roman walk
Historical novelist Ben Kane opened up Thursday’s proceedings with a talk about his walk from Capua to Rome – in full Roman uniform – for the charities Combat Stress and Médecins Sans Frontières. Continue reading Ben Kane walks the Roman walk