The Outdoors Station

About The Outdoors Station

The World's longest running independent producer of broadcast quality podcasts for the adventurer, the long distance hiker, the backpacker, the camper, in fact anyone seeking an independent life in the outdoors as a self powered traveler. Since 2005 we've produced audio and video podcasts for the self powered outdoor enthusiast in the UK and World-Wide. For people who wants to find out more about getting into the outdoors lifestyle and enjoying the simple pleasures in life. Our range of material goes back to 2005 and dips into many aspects. We talk to others and discuss their trips and experiences big and small, we discuss and review gear, we link associated skills and interests all with the aim to inspire, inform, entertain and encourage listeners to enjoy the natural world around them. The podcasts are aimed at adventure seekers of every type. Walkers, backpackers, bushcrafters, cyclists, paddlers, travellers, equestrian users in fact anyone interested in expanding their knowledge and skills related to outdoor adventure. Winners of the European Podcast Awards UK Business Category. Current library consists of over 500 podcasts, with more than 14 million downloads to date.

Publisher

Bob Cartwright

Category

education · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Nov 2006

Latest episode

27 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

511 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Mar 2026

   It All Begins April 1st

   In this episode of The Outdoor Station, I share updates on my recent outdoor adventures and the challenges of winter home maintenance, from hedge cutting to storm repairs. I reflect on peaceful walks with my aging dog, the beauty (and hazards) of blackthorn, and the joys of spring’s arrival. I also announce an upcoming live stream roundtable on April 1st with Ellie Berry and Robert Farrelly, where we’ll be discussing the Camino de Santiago and invite listener participation.

2. 

   2 Jan 2026

   Here Be Witches: Uncovering Scotland’s Wicked History within the Landscape

   Here Be Witches: Uncovering Scotland’s Wicked History within the Landscape When I set out to explore the wilds of Scotland, I’m often captivated by the rolling hills, mist-shrouded glens, and the patchwork of ancient villages that dot the land throughout the Highlands. The network of trails—like the West Highland Way, the Fife Coastal Path, and the Great Glen Way—winds through landscapes that seem timeless, their beauty belying the tragedies that once unfolded there. Beneath these tranquil vistas lies a history as dark as the deepest loch—a history that, until recently, was rarely spoken of. In this episode I have the privilege of delving into this hidden past with Claire Mitchell KC and Zoe Venditozzi, co-authors of How to Kill a Witch and founders of the Witches of Scotland campaign.

3. 

   25 Dec 2025

   Cooking Up Memories: A Wild Christmas Feast in the Heart of Nature

   In a world saturated with digital noise and relentless news cycles, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters: genuine connection, shared experiences, and the healing power of nature. The special Christmas episode of The Outdoors Station—originally recorded in December 2011 and re-edited as a tribute to the late Andy Howell—offers a masterclass in reclaiming these essentials. Through laughter, adversity, and the simple act of cooking a Christmas dinner in a windswept Welsh tent, the hosts remind us why time spent outdoors with loved ones is irreplaceable.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

2,558,081

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

10 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

42

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

95

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