Best Big Trail Adventures // Rob Savin Podcasts (2025)

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Six Days on the Cumbria Way with Jennifer Stevens 26:01

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2h ago26:01

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ennifer Stevens joins Rob to talk about her six-day walk along the Cumbria Way, one of England’s most scenic and accessible long-distance trails. She first walked it in 2021 and couldn’t resist returning — this time swapping wild camping for cosy farm stays and shepherd’s huts. They discuss: Why the Cumbria Way keeps calling her back The mix of rem…

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Permits, Bears and Cat Holes: Ally Beaven’s John Muir Trail 24:55

7d ago24:55

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Author and ultra-runner Ally Beaven swaps mountain races for mountain passes, walking the legendary John Muir Trail with his partner Karen. Over 340 kilometres and two weeks, they cross high passes, navigate wilderness logistics, and rediscover the joy of moving slowly. We cover: What makes the John Muir Trail so special Why permits and planning sh…

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The Cape Wrath Trail: Into the Wild with Magnus Ross 38:20

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The Cape Wrath Trail is a name that makes seasoned hikers raise an eyebrow. It’s 350km of wild terrain from Fort William to the far northwest tip of Scotland — much of it without a clear path. In this episode, Magnus Ross joins us just five days after completing it. He talks about: What it’s really like to walk the UK’s hardest trail The long days …

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Alta Via 1 in the Dolomites: Big Views, Tough Climbs, and Shared Joy 17:53

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The Alta Via 1 in Italy’s Dolomites is one of Europe’s classic long-distance trails — about 120km of steep climbs, rocky passes, and unforgettable mountain huts. In this episode, I talk with Marijke, who travelled from Montana to hike the trail with her best friend. Over long days and big climbs they shared laughter, grappa, and the sheer awe of th…

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Bothies and Big Lessons on the West Highland Way 24:16

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In this episode, Rob talks with Jennifer Stevens, creator of the Tiny Pine Outdoors YouTube channel, about her very first long-distance hike: the West Highland Way in Scotland. Jennifer hiked the 96-mile route in 2020, taking ten days to walk from Milngavie to Fort William. Along the way she: Faced the infamous Devil’s Staircase with a heavy pack W…

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Blisters, Joy, and a Three-Legged Dog: Martyn Howe on Britain’s National Trails 29:59

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In this episode I talk with Martyn Howe, author of Tales from the Big Trails. Martyn set out to walk every one of the UK’s national trails — a journey that took him from the wild coastlines of Pembrokeshire to the vast openness of the Pennine Way and the remoteness of the Southern Upland Way. We talk about: The rhythm of trail life and why its simp…

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Following Roman Footsteps through Albania 24:22

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In this episode, I talk with Bodil Outshoorn — Product Manager at On Running for the Elite Footwear Programme, PhD in shoe grip, and passionate long-distance adventurer. Bodil and a friend ran the Via Egnatia, an ancient Roman road running 500km from Albania to Greece. They covered it in just 12 days, averaging a marathon a day through mud, mountai…

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The Path to Tour Du Mont Blanc Joy 29:15

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Join us as we discuss the Alps and the legendary Tour du Mont Blanc — the 170km loop around the Mont Blanc massif and one of the most popular trails in the world. I’m joined by Ian and Emily from TMBtrailguide.com, who’ve been helping hikers for over eight years with their camping guides and consultations. Based in Boulder, Colorado, they first hik…

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The Toughest Trail in America? 28:52

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Simon Oxley spent 23 days on the Sierra High Route — a 195-mile trek through California’s Sierra Nevada that’s as demanding as it is spectacular. Known as one of the toughest trails in North America, the route weaves across Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia–Kings Canyon, with over half of it completely off-trail. Simon shares what it’s like to tra…

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A Mouse, a Storm and the Great Glen Way 24:32

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In this conversation, Jennifer Stevens shares her experiences hiking the Great Glen Way in Scotland, discussing the trail's accessibility, the beauty of nature, and the challenges faced along the way. She reflects on her happiest moments, the difficulties of wild camping, and the interesting people she met during her journey. Jennifer emphasizes th…

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60 Laps of the Tour Du Mont Blanc 18:58

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What does it take to complete the Tour du Mont Blanc 60 times? In this episode, I’m joined by award-winning author and International Mountain Guide Kingley Jones, who knows this iconic trail better than almost anyone. We talk about what makes the TMB so special, Kingley’s favourite huts, the people he’s met along the way, and his tips for anyone pl…

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Testing Times in the Lake District 16:03

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Stephen Ross, founder of Big Trail Adventures spent a week in the Lakes testing four things: 1. A new route that connects 35 Wainwrights in the Eastern Fells in a continuous loop. 2. A new version of the Big Trail Adventures App 3. Some new tech - how to keep his devices charged 4. His fitness! In this episode, Stephen tells us how all that testing…

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Pure Joy on the South Downs Way 22:11

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A story from Sarah and Ros who walked the South Downs Way in summer, 2025. We hear about what makes the trail so popular, where to stay and Sarah and Ros's favourite kit from their week of walking. A huge bonus from this episode is advice on how to pack for this trip without having to spend weeks in the gym lifting weights to prepare for hauling a …

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35 Wainwrights in a Continuous Loop 10:28

3M ago10:28

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There's a lot to test when you're building a business. In this episode Stephen Ross, founder of Big Trail Adventures talks us through his plans to test a new route, the latest version of the Big Trail Adventures app and some new tech.

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68 Hours on the Northern Traverse 15:40

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In 2025 Kirsty Reade ran the Northern Traverse for the second time. 190 miles across England from St Bees to Robin Hoods Bay in one go. Once the race starts, the clock doesn't stop. In this episode Kirsty talks about the highs and lows of completing Wainwright's Coast to Coast trail in one go. The lack of sleep, new perspectives and how to look aft…

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Storm at the Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon 18:46

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In July 2025 the organiser's at the Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon faced a huge test. The night before the event rain came down in torrents. Fields were cut in half by rivers that appeared from nowhere. The wind blew down critical infrastructure. In this episode the organiser of the Saunders, Stephen Ross explains how he and his team not only …