Mountain Musings

For better or worse, the Internet has changed all our lives. Dan Bailey talks to John D. Burns about the influence the influence social media has had on how we relate to the outdoors. Dan is the editor of UKHillwalking , the biggest on line network for climbers and hillwalkers in the UK. A service that has had more influence than any other on the outdoor community in Britain. He talks about the…

In this podcast Bobby Motherwell talks to John D. Burns about his deep connection with wild places and how this inspires his music and poetry. There are times we all need to reaffirm our relationship with a timeless landscape. Bobby’s writing speaks of how much it means to him not only to be in touch with the hills but also to take time to appreciate the small things like the call of a wild bird…

John D. Burns talks to Martyn Howe about his remarkable journey along the King Charles III coastal path. In this interview Martyn reveals an intimate connection with nature inspired by his days walking in the remote areas of Britain’s coast. Hi book is as much about an inward journey to find peace in the natural world as it is about a walk along one of the UK’s most varied walks. Martyn is a…

Father and son team talk about the work they do maintaining a Highland Bothy