Ramblings

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Ham and Petersham, Richmond upon Thames

October 08, 2026

Clare Balding joins Zoe Mallett and Rose Eskafi for a walk in Richmond, London, exploring how urban green spaces can offer connection and community. Zoe and Rose are both psychologists and founded the walking group, City Daze, with the purpose of combatting loneliness. At the beginning of each walk prompt-cards are handed out with suggestions of questions to ask the other walkers. The idea is that everyone has something in common and this is a short-cut to finding out what that is. It s...

In the Footsteps of Little Nell

July 02, 2026

Clare joins Alistair MacNichol for part of his long‑distance walk from Holborn in London to Tong in Shropshire as he recreates the journey made by Little Nell and her grandfather from Charles Dickens’s novel The Old Curiosity Shop. The 166‑mile route has been meticulously researched by Alistair, who for many years has questioned whether this fictional adventure could ever be mapped onto real English landscapes.Preparing for the walk has taken him deep into Dickens’s world: re‑examining the no...

Bosham to West Itchenor in West Sussex

June 25, 2026

Clare joins Marian Spain and Paula Brunt as they explore a stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path in West Sussex. After more than forty years working in environment and conservation, Marian is retiring later this year from her role as CEO of Natural England, the organisation responsible for creating and delivering this route which, at almost 2,700 miles, is the longest managed coastal walking path in the world. She says that overseeing its completion is her proudest achievement.M...

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What is the email for Ramblings?

The publicly listed email for Ramblings: podcast.support@bbc.co.uk.

How many listeners does Ramblings have?

Podseeker estimates Ramblings reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Ramblings?

Ramblings typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Notable lived-experience or professional expertise connected to walking/outdoors—e.g., environmental or conservation leadership, accessibility advocates, community founders, authors or researchers with a strong connection to nature/culture, and wellbeing/mental health practitioners or facilitators whose work is meaningfully tied to outdoor settings. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles in conservation or environmental organizations; Creation/founding of outdoor-focused community initiatives; Advocacy work around disabled access to outdoor spaces. Recent guests include Alistair MacNichol, Paula Brunt, and Marian Spain.

How hard is it to get booked on Ramblings?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Ramblings cover?

Recent episodes cover Outdoors, Nature, Wellness, Environment, and Conservation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.