Unlocking Landscapes

About Unlocking Landscapes

Hosted by writer and photographer Daniel Greenwood, Unlocking Landscapes is a non-profit podcast that launched in 2021. UL focuses on our complex connections with nature and history through the landscape. Expect guided walks, species identification, open conversations, birdsong and more.

Publisher

Daniel Greenwood

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Feb 2021

Latest episode

10 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Sept 2026

   Fungi walk: looking for mushrooms after the hottest UK summer ever

   An audio guided walk with Daniel Greenwood looking for fungi in West Sussex, September 2026.

2. 

   9 Oct 2025

   Stornoway's Oli Steadman on his 30-mile woodland walk in south London

   Oli Steadman from folk band Stornoway talks about his upcoming charity hike of the Great North Wood in south-east London.

3. 

   12 Sept 2025

   September fungi walk

   In mid-September 2025 I went for a fungi walk in an area of ancient woodland in the western reaches of the High Weald National Landscape.

4. 

   16 Jul 2025

   Summer fungi walk (with Bambi)

   A short fungi walk to see if anything had popped up in the woods of West Sussex

5. 

   24 Apr 2025

   Is ivy good or bad for trees?

   The host explores the complex relationship between ivy and trees in the ancient woodlands of West Sussex, examining the plant's controversial reputation.

6. 

   16 Apr 2025

   Unlocking Landscapes returns in 2025

   The host previews the upcoming content and direction for the Unlocking Landscapes podcast in 2025, outlining new topics and features.

7. 

   8 Oct 2023

   Walking to Lough Conn with Seán Lysaght

   Poet Seán Lysaght explores the woods of Enniscoe House and the shore of Lough Conn in County Mayo, Ireland, during a walk.

8. 

   9 Jan 2023

   Walking with ravens in the Ox Mountains, County Mayo 🇮🇪

   The host explores the Ox Mountains in County Mayo, Ireland, encountering ravens and reflecting on the landscape, water access issues, and local history.

9. 

   3 Oct 2022

   Woodland inspiration with Zoe Gilbert in the Weald of Kent

   Author Zoe Gilbert explores Ham Street Woods in the Weald of Kent, sharing woodland inspiration and discussing the sights and sounds of the National Nature Reserve in an interview.

10. 

    19 Jan 2022

    Looking for cuckoos in the Sussex Weald | birdsong walk

    The host recounts an eight-mile walk in the Sussex Weald during May 2021, focusing on the experience of listening to birdsong and searching for a cuckoo.

11. 

    28 Sept 2021

    Being a Bee Doctor with Dr. Beth Nicholls

    Dr. Beth Nicholls discusses her work as a pollinating insect researcher at the University of Sussex, focusing on bees, in an interview with the host.

12. 

    5 Jul 2021

    The Great Hungarian Plain with Eddie Chapman

    Eddie Chapman recounts his train travels to Hungary, sharing insights into the nation's culture, cuisine, landscapes, and wildlife in this interview episode.

13. 

    4 Jun 2021

    South London's ancient woodlands with Chantelle Lindsay & Sam Bentley-Toon

    Chantelle Lindsay and Sam Bentley-Toon explore the importance of conserving south London's ancient woodlands for ecological balance.

14. 

    23 Apr 2021

    Irreplaceable: 'brownfields' and the nature of connection with Julian Hoffman

    Author Julian Hoffman explores the inadequate language surrounding brownfields, advocating for recognizing their ecological value and fostering a deeper connection with nature; this is an interview.

15. 

    5 Apr 2021

    Living with pelicans and bears in northern Greece with Julian Hoffman

    Author Julian Hoffman describes his experiences living among bears and pelicans in northern Greece, offering insights into wildlife and conservation in an interview.

16. 

    19 Mar 2021

    The Sussex Weald: the octopus beech tree

    The host explores the Sussex Weald, focusing on the unique octopus beech tree and capturing the essence of a circular walk through the woodland.

17. 

    2 Mar 2021

    Photographing India and Sri Lanka with Raki Nikahetiya

    Photographer Raki Nikahetiya discusses his documentary, landscape, and wildlife photography work in India and Sri Lanka, including a project on cave paintings with the University of Barcelona, in an interview with the host.

18. 

    2 Feb 2021

    Unlocking Landscapes podcast - introductory episode

    The host introduces the Unlocking Landscapes podcast, outlining key themes and ideas explored in future episodes.

Who has been a guest on Unlocking Landscapes

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Seán Lysaght
• Zoe Gilbert
• Dr Beth Nicholls
• Eddie Chapman
• Chantelle Lindsay

Reach and audience

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

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 7 / 100

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

Quality

13

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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