The Plodcast

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243. Embark on a pilgrimage to the River Thames with wild wanderer Phoebe Smith

Join Plodcast host Fergus and adventurer Phoebe Smith as they take a day-long pilgrimage across the Oxfordshire countryside to explore spring nature - and experience the healing power of walking with purpose. It's a beautiful experience among the skylarks and red kites. Don't mis ... Show more

. 56min 37sec

Sound Escape 165. A peaceful meditation among the geese at an ancient Welsh lake

You're wandering beside a lake in early spring sunlight. A newly arrived chiffchaff sings from nearby willows while the plaintive calls from a scattered flock of Canada geese rise from the lakeside meadows. Celandines and marsh marigolds dance in the fringes. BBC Countryfile Maga ... Show more

. 12min 57sec

242. A quest to find spring wildlife on Sugar Loaf mountain

Step out into spring with Plodcast host Fergus for a wander on his local hill to find who's up and about in the wildlife world on this early spring morning. Will we find the much longed for adders and merlins? Join Fergus for a mindful meander through woodland, moor and vale. If ... Show more

. 44min 12sec

Sound Escape 164. Take a mindful moment beside a rushing stream

You're beside a stream at the bottom of a wooded valley. You're nearing the end of a long walk so you pause to rest. But soon the rushing water whispers spells and ancient charms of such power that time drifts away. BBC Countryfile Magazine's Sound Escapes are a weekly audio post ... Show more

. 18min 4sec

241. Welcome to spring on the Plodcast - and hear our new theme tune created by Blair Dunlop

Welcome to spring on the Plodcast and a new season of nature-themed episodes! But first, we have an exciting development! Musician Blair Dunlop and songwriter Duncan Haskell have created an utterly charming theme tune for the Plodcast – so host Fergus met them in a wild corner of ... Show more

. 55min 2sec