
Notes from Big Trails: Stories from Big Trail Adventures is a podcast about finding joy out on the trail. In each episode, we share stories from the people walking, running, and adventuring on the world's best long-distance trails. Sometimes it’s reflective, sometimes it’s funny — always grounded in the real highs and lows of life on the move.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 49 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CulturePlaces & Travel | |||

What happens when a race stops feeling like competition and starts feeling like exploration?
In this episode, Rob talks to trail runner and author Scott Williams about taking on the Swiss Peaks 360 — a multi-day ultra across the Swiss Alps involving... more
This week’s guest is Rick Clark.
Rick joins me to talk about walking the Pembrokeshire Coast Path — a week-long journey covering around 186 miles of coastline from Amroth to St Dogmaels.
Walking south to north, Rick covered big days carrying a full... more
In this episode, Rob speaks with Bodil Oudshoorn and Ross Brannigan about their seven-day journey on Peru’s Alpamayo Circuit in the Cordillera Blanca.
Carrying around 16kg each — including a full week of food — they crossed multiple high passes abov... more
Elise Downing ran 87 miles of the Ridgeway in three days in 2020, between lockdowns, with her friend Sophie. Their two friends, Ange and Oscar, walked the same daily distances - the same format the four had tried on the West Highland Way two years ea... more
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Listening to Rob talking to his guests is like someone chatting to his mates about trekking in the mountains. Makes me want to get out there!
Although early days for this channel it looks promising. Covers iconic trails and features experts in each one. The host really knows his subject and has great energy and empathy with the guests. Tight editing means a lot packed into 15-20 minutes. Listen to one and I’m sure you’ll want to get straight out on the trail!
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This show centers on long-distance trekking, trail culture, and the realities of endurance travel. Episodes blend practical planning tips, route-by-route storytelling, and personal reflections on mindset, motivation, and resilience gathered from hikers, runners, and outdoor writers. A recurring strength is its tight, dialogue-driven format that pairs a knowledgeable host with diverse guests—from solo trekkers and family adventures to authors and publishers—delivering actionable insights, vivid route anecdotes, and a steady sense of camaraderie on the trail. A standout quality is the mix of practical logistics (maps, gear, pacing) with introspective moments about happiness, burnout, and community along the world's best trails, making it usef... more
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Recent guests on Notes from Big Trails include:
1. Scott Williams
2. Rick Clark
3. Bodil Oudshoorn
4. Ross Brannigan
5. Chris Townsend
6. Stephen Passmore
7. Jessica Mather
8. Wayne Russell
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