#139: Gowbarrow Fell with Fix the Fells
...in which we make a breezy autumnal ascent of Gowbarrow Fell to learn about the unending work of Fix the Fells. In the company of FtF...
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Audio dispatches from Cumbria
The Countrystride Podcast celebrates the landscapes, culture, heritage and people of Cumbria and the Lake District through a unique blend of immersive field recordings, inspiring commentary and interviews, all shaped into a single walk presented by author, illustrator and ex-farmer Mark Richards and produced by David Felton. You can listen using the players below or on all popular podcast Apps including iTunes, acast, Pocketcasts, Spotify and Podbean. If you like what we do, you can support us on Patreon.
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We publish a range of guidebooks featuring the Countrystride mix of fabulous Lakeland walks alongside heritage, culture and landscape commentary. Our books are written by Mark (and occasionally other Countrystride contributors) and are edited and published by Dave on his publishing imprint Inspired by Lakeland.
The Ambleside Walking Companion
16 dale, fell and river walks in and around Ambleside..
The Threlkeld Walking Companion
18 ambles, rambles and scrambles from the Lakeland gateway village of Threlkeld.
The Ullswater Walking Companion
20 ambles, rambles and scrambles in the iconic Ullswater valley.
The Ullswater Way Official Guide
A guide to six Ullswater cruise-and-stroll walks of between 3 and 7 miles by Mark Richards.
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