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Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 7

Travel / 4 minutes of reading / February 26, 2021 / By HDclump

Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 7: This time, Julia takes a scenic river walk through the dramatic Dart Valley in Devon, travelling 13 miles along the banks of the River Dart from historic Totnes to bustling Dartmouth, where houses nestled in the hills overlook the town’s picturesque harbour. Along the way, Julia drops into a shoemaker to see bespoke boots being put together, learns about rewilding at the Sharpham Estate where she helps harvest Pinot Noir grapes, and takes a look inside Greenway, the secluded home of Agatha Christie. To finish it off, she tucks […]

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Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 6

Travel / 4 minutes of reading / February 25, 2021 / By HDclump

Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 6: This time, Julia takes a bracing coastal hike along 7.5 miles of the wild Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall’s most southerly point, starting at the much-photographed Kynance Cove and finishing at the idyllic fishing village of Cadgwith. Along the epic and scenic coastline, she learns about Serpentine Rock, visits a hut that changed the course of modern technology and gets a pasty-making masterclass. “The best way to see the true landscape of Cornwall and Devon is on foot. I’ll be going to the places only your walking boots can take you,

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Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 5

Travel / 3 minutes of reading / February 24, 2021 / By HDclump

Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 5: This time, Julia is in South Devon taking on a section of the South West Coast Path from the affluent coastal town of Salcombe to rugged Prawle Point. Julia samples world-famous Salcombe crab, rambles the coast in search of wildlife with naturalist Claire and meets one of the volunteers of the National Coast watch, who helps prevent shipwrecks on this dramatic and stunning stretch of coast. “The best way to see the true landscape of Cornwall and Devon is on foot. I’ll be going to the places only your

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Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 4

Travel / 2 minutes of reading / February 23, 2021 / By HDclump

Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 4: Julia heads to Isles of Scilly, an enchanting archipelago of wild islands in the Atlantic Ocean. Walking a five-mile circular loop around St Martin’s, an island renowned for its white sand beaches and azure seas, Julia discovers what is believed to be the oldest beacon in Britain, visits a rum distillery and harvests seaweed on a windswept beach. Finally, Julia finishes her island adventure with a hop to Tresco, where she visits the Abbey Gardens, world famous for its sub-tropical plants. In this uplifting travel series, Julia Bradbury heads

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Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 3

Travel / 3 minutes of reading / February 22, 2021 / By HDclump

Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 3: Julia is walking in Dartmoor National Park, one of the last great wildernesses in the UK on a seven-mile circular walk from the iconic Hay Tor. In this uplifting travel series, Julia Bradbury heads off the beaten track as she explores Cornwall and Devon by foot, meeting the people who live and work in these two spectacular counties and sampling some of the West Country’s legendary fare. Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 3 Dartmoor National Park Dartmoor National Park is a vast moorland in

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Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 2

Travel / 4 minutes of reading / February 21, 2021 / By HDclump

Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 2: Julia walks five miles of the stunning north Cornish coast, from popular picturesque Padstow to the surfing hotspot of Trevone Bay. In this uplifting travel series, Julia Bradbury heads off the beaten track as she explores Cornwall and Devon by foot, meeting the people who live and work in these two spectacular counties and sampling some of the West Country’s legendary fare. Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 2 Padstow Padstow is a town, civil parish and fishing port on the north coast of Cornwall,

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Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 1

Travel / 4 minutes of reading / February 20, 2021 / By HDclump

Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 1: Julia takes on a stunning six-and-a-half-mile route on Cornwall’s most westerly point. She’ll experience the iconic landmark of Land’s End. In this uplifting travel series, Julia Bradbury heads off the beaten track as she explores Cornwall and Devon by foot, meeting the people who live and work in these two spectacular counties and sampling some of the West Country’s legendary fare. Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 1 Cornwall Cornwall is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is recognised as one of the

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Incredible Journeys with Simon Reeve episode 4

Travel / 2 minutes of reading / February 14, 2021 / By HDclump

Incredible Journeys with Simon Reeve episode 4: In the final programme, Simon looks at his journeys through some of the world’s most spectacular and unspoilt wildernesses, and reflects on the huge challenges faced when trying to protect them. From the vast, icy expanses of Siberia to the tropical forests of Central and South America, Simon’s films have repeatedly exposed the causes and consequences of climate change, as well as suggesting solutions to one of the greatest issues facing mankind. And from Hawaii to the Mediterranean, Simon was one of the first TV journalists to expose the horrifying extent

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Incredible Journeys with Simon Reeve episode 3

Travel / 2 minutes of reading / February 7, 2021 / By HDclump

Incredible Journeys with Simon Reeve episode 3: In this third programme, Simon focuses on some of the incredible wildlife stories he’s encountered – from the eccentric Yorkshireman who founded a giant tortoise sanctuary on his island in the Seychelles to the armed conservationists defending a forest in Belize. These journeys reveal threats to the natural world from human encroachment, as well as meeting the dedicated and sometimes maverick conservationists fighting to preserve some of the planet’s most iconic wildlife. And while catching up with old friends, Simon discovers how one of his programmes help protect a crucial whale

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Incredible Journeys with Simon Reeve episode 2

Travel / 2 minutes of reading / January 31, 2021 / By HDclump

Incredible Journeys with Simon Reeve episode 2: In this second programme, Simon focuses on some of the dodgiest and most dangerous situations he has found himself in while travelling the globe – from coming under fire in war-torn Mogadishu to squaring off with a female wrestler in Mexico City. These journeys take him from a police cell in the far east of Russia to a crazy ambulance trip through the streets of San Salvador. Broadcaster and writer Simon Reeve presents some of the highlights of his incredible journeys around the world. Incredible Journeys with Simon Reeve episode

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Incredible Journeys with Simon Reeve episode 1

Travel / 2 minutes of reading / January 24, 2021 / By HDclump

Incredible Journeys with Simon Reeve episode 1: During a career spanning more than 15 years, Simon has visited over 100 countries on six different continents, experiencing epic landscapes and uncovering moving and dramatic human stories. Now, he catches up with some of the memorable characters he’s met along the way, as well as revealing behind-the-scenes moments and exploring some of the huge changes he’s witnessed while travelling around the world. In this first episode, he revisits some of those amazing encounters, from the Burmese human rights campaigner who took him on a dangerous undercover mission into the country

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Greek Island Odyssey with Bettany Hughes episode 6

History, Travel / 2 minutes of reading / August 2, 2020 / By HDclump

Greek Island Odyssey with Bettany Hughes episode 6: Bettany travels through the Corinth Canal – a feat of engineering that required the removal of 12 million cubic metres of earth – before heading for her penultimate stop of Corfu, where Count Flamburiari reveals the island’s close connections to Britain. From there, Bettany sails to Ithaca, Odysseus’s home island, finally completing her 1,700-mile voyage across the Greek Islands. However, there’s a startling surprise in store when she is awoken in the night by an earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale. Greek Island Odyssey with Bettany Hughes episode

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