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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.

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Latest Episodes

Jess Day joins Notes From Big Trails to talk about walking the Te Araroa Trail — a 3,000km route stretching the full length of New Zealand.

Walking solo over four and a half months, Jess shares what the experience actually felt like — from early ner... more

The GR5 is one of Europe’s great long-distance trails — stretching nearly 1,500 miles from the North Sea to the Mediterranean.

In this episode of Notes From Big Trails, Rob speaks with Ryel Kestano about walking the trail not in one go — but in stag... more

The South Hams Way is a newly launched 100-mile circular trail through South Devon — linking the South West Coast Path, Dartmoor, and a network of towns and countryside routes across the region.

In this short episode of Notes From Big Trails, Rob sp... more

The Western Front Way is a 500-mile route tracing the line of the First World War — running from the Swiss border to the North Sea through France and Belgium.

In this episode we talk to Briana Gervat, who has published a book about her experience on... more

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Recent Guests

Briana Gervat
Walker, author of There Will Come Soft Rain
Author
Episode: Walking the Western Front Way: 500 Miles Through History
Pawel Cymbalista
Runner who set an FKT on the Rob Roy Way
Independent athlete
Episode: Running the Rob Roy Way - What You See, What You Miss
Nicola Whitbread
Walker who completed the Anglesey Coast Path solo
Self-described adventurer
Episode: Walking the Anglesey Coast Path Solo - Is It Really Magical?
Sophie McCarthy
Walker who completed Pembrokeshire Coast Path solo
Self
Episode: Solo on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path: 15 Days by the Sea
Elise Downing
Solo adventurer
Episode: Going Alone: The Reality of Solo Hiking
Kirsty Reade
Solo adventurer
Episode: Going Alone: The Reality of Solo Hiking
Morgan De Silva
Outdoor storyteller
Big Trail Adventures
Episode: Finding Space on the South West Coast Path
Jon Barton
Founder of Vertebrate Publishing
Vertebrate Publishing
Episode: What’s Not to Like? Rethinking the Pennine Way
Anna Paxton
Local author and expert on the Peak District
Author of 'Peak Bagging Peak District'
Episode: Exploring the Peak District by Its Summits with Anna Paxton

Host

Rob
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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Gentle enjoyable listen

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    QueenFreestone
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Inspiring trail stories and great energy!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    123; fgf
    United Kingdom8 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the conversational style and the authenticity of the storytelling, often feeling inspired to embark on their own adventures.
Many highlight the host's deep knowledge of hiking and outdoor life, praising the enriching insights shared by guests.
The podcast is frequently described as engaging and enjoyable, with a strong sense of community between the host, guests, and listeners.

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Walking the Edge of England
Q: Are there art pieces along the walk that really connected with you?
Yes, he discusses tide bells and other coastal artworks that created conversations with walkers and locals, notably pieces like tide bells and coastal art installations that ring with the tide, which he finds emotionally powerful.
Walking the Edge of England
Q: How much of the route was officially signed versus improvised?
He estimates that at least 95% of the route is there, with small gaps where the coastline overlaps with other paths, and mentions the England Coast Path as being largely walkable.
Walking the Edge of England
Q: Here it is. Let's start with the basics. What exactly did you walk? Where did you start?
I walked the coast of England, starting in Cromer and moving east, completing about 2,400 miles in five major sections while occasionally using ferries to stitch the route together.
Solo on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path: 15 Days by the Sea
Q: What did your first morning feel like and what could you see?
The morning was hazy but warm, and I felt a mix of anticipation and a little anxiety as I started walking, with family support in the mix and the sea slowly coming into view as the day began.
Solo on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path: 15 Days by the Sea
Q: If someone's never heard of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, how would you describe it to them?
It's a long seacliff walk along a stunning coastline with varied terrain, occasional remote stretches, and plenty of opportunities to wild camp or stay in campsites, all framed by the ever-present sea.

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2. Pawel Cymbalista
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4. Sophie McCarthy
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