Ramblings
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<p>Clare Balding and guests share inspiring conversations while walking in the great outdoors.</p><p>Fresh air and nature, wonderful views and uplifting chat, each week Clare hikes in a different part of our glorious countryside. Walking side by side is the perfect way to cover a huge range of subjects: literature, art, wildlife, nature, taking on personal or physical challenges, dealing with grief, confronting preconceptions about the kind of people who love to ramble. </p><p>The conversations are as varied as the landscapes we find ourselves in. If there's a recurring theme, it's the accepted truth that 'solvitur ambulando' - 'it is solved through walking': The sense of wellness, the benefits to mental health, easy companionship, or sometimes just the sense of solitude that being alone in nature brings.</p><p>Few things are better than going for a good walk. That's what we aim to share each week on Ramblings with Clare Balding.</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 2, 2026
In the Footsteps of Little Nell
Clare Balding interviews Alistair MacNichol about his meticulously researched 166-mile walk recreating Little Nell's journey from Dickens's novel, exploring the intersection of literature and landscape.
June 25, 2026
Bosham to West Itchenor in West Sussex
Clare Balding interviews Marian Spain and Paula Brunt about their walk along the King Charles III England Coast Path, discussing conservation and accessibility challenges.
June 18, 2026
The Wrekin with Marlon Patrice
Clare Balding interviews Marlon Patrice, founder of We Go Outside Too, about finding solace in nature and creating outdoor opportunities for people of color.
308 total episodes available with 31 transcripts
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- What is Ramblings?
<p>Clare Balding and guests share inspiring conversations while walking in the great outdoors.</p><p>Fresh air and nature, wonderful views and uplifting chat, each week Clare hikes in a different part of our glorious countryside. Walking side by side is the perfect way to cover a huge range of subjects: literature, art, wildlife, nature, taking on personal or physical challenges, dealing with grief, confronting preconceptions about the kind of people who love to ramble. </p><p>The conversations are as varied as the landscapes we find ourselves in. If there's a recurring theme, it's the accepted truth that 'solvitur ambulando' - 'it is solved through walking': The sense of wellness, the benefits to mental health, easy companionship, or sometimes just the sense of solitude that being alone in nature brings.</p><p>Few things are better than going for a good walk. That's what we aim to share each week on Ramblings with Clare Balding.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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