The Outdoors Station

The Channel Island Way Pt 5. Guernsey (2) We do a quick run through our pack so you can see you don't need much for a few days away on these islands. Then we cycle to the bottom of the west coast to review some of the beaches and historical places amongst the countless bays which go to make up this meandering coastline. Gill Girard once again joins us at key locations with choice pieces of local knowledge, and we chat with a kiosk tenant about the dilemma of juggling the enticing draw of the beach, with the serving of customers and running a business. Just a chilled out day really! Useful links; www.visitguernsey.com -www.guernseyhire.co.uk - www.embersmerino.com - www.gillgirardtourguide.com - www.vaugratcampsite.com

The Channel Island Way Pt 4 - Guernsey (1). We start the walk around Guernsey from St Peters Port on a lovely warm June day. As we travel we talk with Gold Accredited Guide Gill Girard who provides a wealth of background information about the locations, the history and lots of practical hints and tips about the island, getting around and island life in general. Hopefully you'll enjoy sharing this walk with us, as we travel along the rugged and varied terrain of the East and South Coasts. A wonderful location for walkers, bird watchers and fishermen. Useful links; www.visitguernsey.com - www.sunnycrofthotel.com - www.embersmerino.com - www.gillgirardtourguide.com

The Channel Island Way Pt 3. The following morning we continue to explore the island and this time head south to Little Sark, via the impressive La Coupee. A high windy single track with sheer drops either side, which virtually isolates Little Sark from the rest of the island. Interesting history is always just below the surface no matter where you turn. A famous daring raid by Commandos during the Second World War and the painful story of riches to rags which resulted in the change of the bloodline of Seigneurs who manage Sark to this day. We also lunch at La Sablonnerie Hotel and chat to the owner who can trace her family living on the island back to 1565. www.visitguernsey.com - www.sark.info - www.sarkshippingcompany.com - www.lasablonnerie.com - www.avenuecyclessark.co.uk

In this podcast we continue our walk along the 110 mile Channel Island Way, as we arrive on the island of Sark. Well known for its no car lifestyle, we hire our bikes and start to cycle around the island to access each section of the coastal walk. Wonderful surroundings and only surpassed by the accommodation at Stocks Hotel. Which is just luxury at the top end. Along the way we hear about the recent dark sky award and find out more about the practicalities of living on an island. Useful links; www.visitguernsey.com - www.sark.info - www.sarkshippingcompany.com - www.stockshotel.com - www.avenuecyclessark.co.uk

The Channel Island Way is a walking guide published in 2011 by Coast Media which links all the perimeter walks around the Channel Islands into one, 100 mile route. We were sponsored by visitguernsey.com to walk sections of the route and produce a series of podcasts about the walks, the islands and some of the people we met on route. In this first part we visit the small island of Herm and become totally captivated by it's unique timeless charm and simple lifestyle. Useful links; www.visitguernsey.com - www.herm.com - www.condorferries.co.uk - www.traveltrident.com

A gathering of interviews from the TGOC 2011 plus more gossip and feedback from the outdoors world. Interviews with Fiona King regarding the joys of running a B&B in Mallaig, the irrepressible Ronald Turnbull for some serious banter and dry humour and Rose leaves us with her thoughts from this years event. Plus new plans and where we are off to next!

This is the final part of the three part series where David Lintern walks with Chris Townsend to find out more about the man, his relationship with the places he walks through and the people who have inspired him along the way. In this episode they discuss his writing, those who have inspired him and in particular, the author Edward Abbey.

As David Lintern continues to walk with Chris Townsend through the deep snow in the Cairngorm Mountains this January, their outdoor discussion finally hits up the subject of conservation. Chris has a unique perspective on this and sheds some light on how different the various bodies associated with the upkeep of wild places, can be. Fascinating listening.

How many of us would love to spend a day walking with Chris Townsend? Someone well known around the world as an outdoor writer, photographer, blogger, conservationist, head of the Mountaineering Council of Scotland and long distance walker extraordinare. Well David Lintern was one such lucky guy and joined Chris for a long walk in January 2011 in the deep snow on the Cairngorms. This is the first of a fascinating three part series where they walk together and discuss the art of long distance walking.

An extended podcast where David Lintern interviews Alan Slowman and Andy Howell to discuss all the various aspects and viewpoints regarding the delicate balance of land management and the proposed wind farms in the Highlands. It'll makes thought provoking listening especially if you are about to undertake the TGO Challenge!