Welcome to these special snack sized episodes of the D Tour, designed to help you make the most from being outdoors.

Harriet reflects on how connection often shows up in quiet, unexpected ways, like a chance meeting or a shared story on a bench. She’s joined by Anna, Carl Case, Peter Berry & Deb Bunt, and Lovemore Munowenyu, each offering their take on belonging, dignity, and human connection. From building cultural bridges with a suitcase of memories to laughing in the face of dementia, their stories show how presence matters most. Gordon Malcolm wraps up with simple ways to create picnic spaces that feel safe, familiar, and kind.

The D Tour Snack Size is proudly sponsored by Right At Home

Right at Home, is committed to helping people live independently and happily in their own homes and communities - making them the ideal partner for this celebration of nature, community, and connection.

Welcome to these special snack sized episodes of the D Tour, designed to help you make the most from being outdoors.

From singing on the trail to sharing playlists, Harriet explores how music brings comfort, confidence, and connection.

She meets Tony Christie, who shares how performing still brings him joy after a dementia diagnosis. 

Anne McKiernan tells a powerful story of music reaching someone who hadn’t spoken in weeks.

And Michael Timmons from Playlist for Life explains the science behind personalised playlists. 

Gordon Malcolm concludes with suggestions for incorporating music into your next outdoor gathering.

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Harriet opens up about how walking helped her face fears and find confidence, one step at a time. 

Ruth Thompson and Manpreet Gill explain how movement affects the brain and why spending time outside is beneficial. 

Debbie North shares her story of embracing the outdoors again with all-terrain wheelchairs.

And Gordon Malcolm gives tips on how to gently build movement into any picnic day, whether that’s a short stroll, a seated stretch, or simply reaching to smell a flower.

The D Tour Snack Size is proudly sponsored by Right At Home

Right at Home, is committed to helping people live independently and happily in their own homes and communities - making them the ideal partner for this celebration of nature, community, and connection.

Welcome to these special snack sized episodes of the D Tour, designed to help you make the most from being outdoors.

From trail flapjacks to a proper cup of tea, food meant comfort, connection, and care on Harriet’s journey.

She’s joined by Sue Hinds, who discusses food as a form of dignity in dementia care; Adam Purnell, who shares the sensory magic of cooking over a fire; and Kate Taylor, who offers practical tips for brain-friendly nutrition. 

Gordon Malcolm from Dementia Adventure concludes with thoughtful advice on making picnics feel familiar, joyful, and unhurried.

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Welcome to these special snack sized episodes of the D Tour, designed to help you make the most from being outdoors.

In this episode Harriet reflects on how the outdoors speaks through sound, scent, and touch, from the rustle of leaves to the smell of wild chamomile.

She’s joined by Pix Ashworth from Land & Water, who shares how scent directly connects to memory, and Gordon Malcolm from Dementia Adventure offers practical suggestions for incorporating sensory joy into any picnic, such as creating herb and flower tables.

The D Tour Snack Size is proudly sponsored by Right At Home

Right at Home, is committed to helping people live independently and happily in their own homes and communities - making them the ideal partner for this celebration of nature, community, and connection.

This special bonus episode of the D Tour reflects on some of the themes raised over the past three months of Harriet's walk from Lands End to John O'Groats.

We look at the complexities of dementia, as well as how highlighting the importance of wellbeing and the support systems available.

This episode is sponsored by MedicAlert UK

Harriet is still fundraising, so if you'd like to support her, you can text DA5 to 70711 to donate five pounds or visit her page at Dtour.uk

If today's episode has inspired you, we'd love you to connect with us at Dementia Adventure. Visit dementiaadventure.org to learn more about our work, find information on our carer support sessions and explore the supported breaks we offer.

There are many ways to get involved, and we'd love to be part of your journey.

Three months after setting off from Land's End on an epic journey on foot, Harriet has made it to John O'Groats.

Her D Tour for Dementia Adventure has taken Harriet through England, parts of Wales and now the very tip of the North East of mainland Scotland.

This week she's reflecting on that journey, the people she met, the friends she's made and the recurring themes of the past 90 days.

If you like what we are doing and want to support the Dementia Adventure Support Fund please donate

Dementia Adventure has been at the forefront of providing fully supported, small group short breaks for people living with dementia and their carers for 15 years. Our supported breaks offer more than just respite; they provide meaningful, purpose-driven experiences that significantly enhance the quality of life for both people living with dementia and their caregivers. 

The D Tour podcast is proudly sponsored by Macs Adventure

Macs Adventure specialise in self guided walking and cycling holidays for independent, active people who don't want to be part of the crowd or restricted by set dates and schedules.

You can listen to Harriet's playlist on Spotify. Each week she's adding songs to match her mood on her epic walk!

Harriet shares her thoughts on the challenges she's faced walking 900 (plus!) miles from Land's End to John O'Groats.

She's dealing with busy roads and a storm as well as crumbling cliff edges. And this has got her to thinking how dementia really is one of life's ultimate challenges.

You'll hear from dementia campaigner Nancy McAdam and her daughter Fiona about how they've adapted since Nancy was diagnosed over 20 years ago.

But support is out there as Harriet discovers with Wendy Simmons from Connecting Communities and Christina Collison who set up digital resource Dementia Help

If you like what we are doing and want to support the Dementia Adventure Support Fund please donate

Dementia Adventure has been at the forefront of providing fully supported, small group short breaks for people living with dementia and their carers for 15 years. Our supported breaks offer more than just respite; they provide meaningful, purpose-driven experiences that significantly enhance the quality of life for both people living with dementia and their caregivers. 

You can listen to Harriet's playlist on Spotify. Each week she's adding songs to match her mood on her epic walk!

The D Tour podcast is proudly sponsored by Macs Adventure

Macs Adventure specialise in self guided walking and cycling holidays for independent, active people who don't want to be part of the crowd or restricted by set dates and schedules.

During one of her final weeks walking from Land’s End to John O’Groats, Harriet delves into the challenges faced by individuals living with dementia who live in rural areas, highlighting how isolation can impact mental and physical health.

Harriet spends a day with Dementia Adventure founders Neil Mapes and Lucy Harding who share why they set up the charity as well as the positive impact of maintaining relationships and creating supportive networks. 

We also hear from Dementia Carers Count, a charity supporting dementia carers about the work they do.

They offer a carer support line which is free and available Monday – Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Carer Support Line: 0800 652 1102

If you like what we are doing and want to support the Dementia Adventure Support Fund please donate

Dementia Adventure has been at the forefront of providing fully supported, small group short breaks for people living with dementia and their carers for 15 years. Our supported breaks offer more than just respite; they provide meaningful, purpose-driven experiences that significantly enhance the quality of life for both people living with dementia and their caregivers. 

The D Tour podcast is proudly sponsored by Macs Adventure

Macs Adventure specialise in self guided walking and cycling holidays for independent, active people who don't want to be part of the crowd or restricted by set dates and schedules.

You can listen to Harriet's playlist on Spotify. Each week she's adding songs to match her mood on her epic walk!

Harriet explores the themes of independence and community as she walks the West Highland Way.

There’s lots to consider when it comes to independence and a dementia diagnosis, and it’s not just about the independence of the person living with dementia. Their families also face challenges around their independence too.

She’s joined by two Grahams in this episode - first Graham Horner from Macs Adventure who discusses how self-guided trips empower individuals and then Graham Galloway from Meeting Centres Scotland which helps people adjust to the changes that come with a dementia diagnosis.

If you like what we are doing and want to support the Dementia Adventure Support Fund please donate

Dementia Adventure has been at the forefront of providing fully supported, small group short breaks for people living with dementia and their carers for 15 years. Our supported breaks offer more than just respite; they provide meaningful, purpose-driven experiences that significantly enhance the quality of life for both people living with dementia and their caregivers. 

The D Tour podcast is proudly sponsored by Macs Adventure

Macs Adventure specialise in self guided walking and cycling holidays for independent, active people who don't want to be part of the crowd or restricted by set dates and schedules.

You can listen to Harriet's playlist on Spotify. Each week she's adding songs to match her mood on her epic walk!