Footprints

Welcome to the June epiosde of Bathscape's Footprints Podcast!This month we celebrate the Ramblers and talk to Chair of Bath Ramblers Mary Young and footpath maintenance officer wizard Keith Weller.Plus ... in our section Wise Words from Walking Women, Lucy and I talk about footwear - fabric or leather, boots or trainers, on pair of socks or two.... And finally ... I spend the day with good friend, radio colleague and ex-Bath resident Angel Mel trying out the Go Jauntly app which takes us both on a history tour of St Paul's courtesy of Bristol Walkfest!You can find out more about Bathscape hereMusic Acoustic Guitar 1, Audionautix, YouTube Audio Library.Words, Audionautix, YouTube Audio Library Host and Producer: Pommy Harmar

Welcome to Bathscape's May Footprints Podcast!This episode goes out in the middle of Mental Health Awareness Week with the theme this year of Nature. So who better to talk to than Tom and Maria, two volunteers from Bath Mind.Plus ... in our section Wise Words from Walking Women, Lucy and I discuss our favourite picnic food and snacks to take on a walk.... And finally ... I spend the day at the Julian House Circuit of Bath 20-mile fundraising walk and put my microphone in the way of some of the 700 intrepid walkers!To find out more about Bathscape do visit the websiteMusic Acoustic Guitar 1, Audionautix, YouTube Audio Library.Words, Audionautix, YouTube Audio Library Host and Producer: Pommy Harmar

Welcome to Bathscape's April Footprints Podcast!In this episode we start in the west of Bath and meet up with Jim Hardman, local community-minded, outdoor enthusiast from Whiteway. He talks about what he loves about the area and how it’s changed over the years.Plus ... in our section Wise Words from Walking Women, Lucy tells me how not to get lost! This month it's maps, apps, books and all things navigation. And finally ... National Trust Ranger Tabi Collins guides us on a circular walk up and down the steep south-eastern slopes of the city, taking in Rainbow Wood, Popes Walk and Bath Abbey Cemetery.To find out more about Bathscape do visit the websiteAlso Bath City Nature Challenge info is here and the Julian House Circuit of Bath info is hereMusic Acoustic Guitar 1, Audionautix, YouTube Audio Library.Words, Audionautix, YouTube Audio Library Host and Producer: Pommy Harmar

Welcome to Bathscape's first Footprints Podcast!In this episode we have an interview with Bathscape Walking Festival organiser, Lucy Bartlett. She talks about what we can expect from the upcoming festival in September and how to get involved.Plus ... in our section Wise Words from Walking Women, Lucy tells me what's in her rucksack! This month it's all about gear and we discuss waterproofs, walking poles and rucksacks. And finally ... Bathscape Manager Dan Merrett takes us on a circular walk around Fox Hill, Horsecombe Vale, the two tunnels cycle path, South Stoke and a section of the Wansdyke!To find out more about Bathscape do visit the websiteMusic Acoustic Guitar 1, Audionautix, YouTube Audio Library.Words, Audionautix, YouTube Audio Library Host and Producer: Pommy Harmar