Walks of Life

Mehreen Baig explores the magnificent Lake District in a journey inspired by the work of the region's most famous son, William Wordsworth. Beginning her walk with a visit to a holy shrine only accessible at low tide, Mehreen joins the Cumbria Way and heads through the spectacular scenery first to Coniston Water, and then on to the village of Grasmere, Wordsworth's home and final resting place.

JB Gill explores the beautiful county of Cornwall to find out how the dramatic landscape shapes the lives and beliefs of the people who live there. Starting his walk at the ruins of one of the area's numerous former tin mines and ending it at a spectacular beach used for the filming of Poldark, he discovers how mining dictated the fortunes of the county in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Mehreen Baig ventures into the Highlands to enjoy the spectacular Cairngorms National Park. Encountering stunning scenery, elegant herds of wild deer and beautiful castles, Mehreen walks in the footsteps of Queen Victoria, uncovering a way of life and a landscape that has enticed the Royal Family to return there on holiday every year for over a century.

JB Gill explores the mysterious landscape of Dartmoor, finding out how people have been finding solace amongst its extraordinary scenery for centuries. Starting his journey in the shadow of the famous prison, JB encounters a beautiful stone church built by prisoners from the Napoleonic Wars and takes to a quad bike to herd sheep and Dartmoor ponies for a local farmer.

Mehreen Baig walks in the footsteps of Kent's most famous son, Charles Dickens. She learns about the man and his beliefs, finding out how the landscape and the childhood experiences he had there would go on to influence both his writing and beliefs.

JB Gill explores the hidden secrets among the familiar tourist sites of Edinburgh. He uncovers an ornate Bhuddist temple hidden inside a bank building, and discovers how one of Scotland's most important religious figures was buried in a car park.

Mehreen Baig is in Staffordshire walking the final section of the Two Saints Way, an ancient pilgrim trail that ends at the Shrine of St Chad near the magnificent Lichfield Cathedral. She also learns about Lichfield's role in the Enlightenment.

JB Gill explores the beautiful county of Cornwall to find out how the dramatic landscape shapes the lives and beliefs of the people who live there. Starting his walk at the ruins of one of the area's numerous former tin mines and ending it at a spectacular beach used for the filming of Poldark, he discovers how mining dictated the fortunes of the county in the 18th and 19th centuries.