Great British Adventures
Episodes
The Best of 2025
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the best of 2025 - thanks so much for tuning in!Charlie Wild (The Travel Project): Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4bUcPWaApple: https://apple.co...
Mr Possible: Nick Butter Ran the World - But the Real Journey’s Just Begun
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Butter is a man who’s turned the word “impossible” into a to-do list.Once a finance professional chasing bonuses and deadlines, a chance me...
Cycling The Coast of Wales, Garlic Ice Cream and Lifesaving Lambs - Misadventures#4
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Benny P is back to co-host another episode of Misadventures.In this episode, Tom reflects on his ride around the coast of Wales - a three-week journey...
A Second Life on Foot: Jacquetta Megarry and New Adventures After Midlife
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At the age of 50, while most people are thinking about slowing down, Jacquetta Megarry decided to speed up - on foot. A career in ICT was swapped for ...
The Real Story of Small Boat Crossings from Journalist & Broadcaster Horatio Clare
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Horatio Clare is one of Britain’s most captivating writers and broadcasters. From trekking across two continents following the migration of swallows...
Rave on for the Avon: Bristol’s Swimming Revolution - Charlotte Sawyer & Aggie Nyagari
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you mix sewage pollution in our rivers with the creative, rebellious soul of Bristolians?The answer is Rave On For The Avon - a do...
From Novice Cyclist to Record Breaker in 2 Years - Sarah Ruggins
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In May 2025, Sarah Ruggins made history.She became the fastest person to cycle from John O’Groats to Land’s End and back, covering the 1,677-mile ...
Misadventures #3 - The Speed Project, Free UK Getaways and the Surprising Hollywood Follower...
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Benny P are back with more tales of triumph, chaos and the curious art of blagging a bargain.Fresh from The Speed Project, Benny P shares what...
A Tale of Coca‑Cola Ponds, Contraception for Squirrels, and the Hidden Lore of Rural Heritage - Charlie Bennett
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Bennett is a regenerative farmer whose passion for history and storytelling transforms seemingly ordinary farming fields into a tapestry of ma...
Caught in Everest’s Darkest Hour: How Two Failed Everest Summits Built Unbreakable Resilience in Alex Staniforth
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From childhood struggles to scaling life’s biggest challenges, Alex Staniforth’s journey is one of resilience, adventure, and mental strength. Aft...
The Most Unique UK Travel Gems and Achievable Adventures with The Travel Project's Charlie Wild
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Wild is one half of The Travel Project, a creative duo on a mission to showcase the very best of UK travel and adventure. Together with his wi...
The Donor Route: Tracey Bravo’s Path to Solo Motherhood Through Sperm Donation
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Tracey Bravo realised she wanted to be a mother but hadn’t met the right person to share that journey with, she made a bold decision - to go it...
Nick Bester's 3 Year Mission to Conquer The Sub-2:20 Marathon
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How far would you be willing to go to achieve a target marathon time?For Nick Bester - his journey became a three-year quest, across 7 marathon attemp...
Misadventures #2 - Sobering Side-Boob Stories & The Coffee Trend You Need to Know
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tooting's finest outdoor Barista, Benny P is back for a brand-new instalment of MisAdventuresWe dive into our own chaotic lives, from Ben's broken cof...
Jailed And Threaten With His Life - Deo Kato's 518-day Run From Cape Town to London
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Deo Kato made history as the first person to run from Cape Town to London—a journey of truly epic proportions. Over 518 days and across 21 countries...
TOP 10 EPISODES OF ALL TIME! 🎉
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a very special episode of the Great British Adventures Podcast - a countdown of the top 10 episodes of all time as collated from the listen...
This App Makes Running a Habit - Pete Cooper's Mission To Get You Running More
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get a two week free trial to Coopah by signing up with the code ‘GBA’ here: https://coopah.onelink.me/PFli/ha2l5cptRunning has the power to ...
Fiona English vs. Boston: Fighting for Policy Chance and Inclusive Races for All.
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fiona English made headlines in 2023 with her open letter to the Boston Marathon, challenging their lack of pregnancy deferral options. Her advocacy,...
MisAdventures #1 - Run Streaking, Great Coffee & A Winter Writing Challenge
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In loving memory of Dean Jones, a much beloved member of the Midnight Runners Community who sadly passed a few days after this recording.Ben Palmer jo...
Six Inches of Soil: The British Filmmakers Behind The Hit Documentary
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Despite all our accomplishments, we owe our existence to a six-inch layer of topsoil and the fact that it rains.” – Paul Harvey Claire Mackenzi...
10 Parks in 10 Weeks: Jen Lowthrop’s Epic National Park Adventure
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Lowthrop is a travel blogger and adventurer who craved more time outdoors and wanted to learn more about our beautiful National Parks. So she set ...
Group Adventures and Living Your Best Life - Michelle Beaver
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Beaver is someone who cannot say no to a life challenge. As someone who was once scared of flying, foreign food, and camping, she has spent t...
The Life Coach Who Takes Her Clients for a Hike - Sarah Lister
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Lister is a Life Coach who facilitates outdoor conversations with clients by taking them on a hike. She believes clarity can be found by saying ...
The British Diplomat Who Went For A Long Walk - Patrick Davies
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Davies OBE is a former UK Diplomat with 25 years of service representing Queen and Country in the UK and abroad. In the fallout of Brexit, and...
Processing Life Through Poetry - Poet Celebrant Amy Harris
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Harris has a way with words that will touch the depths of your soul and take you on the wildest of journeys. As a poet based in Manchester, Amy’...
From London to Lagos - How Solo Travelling Built Strength And A New Life for Pelumi Nubi
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pelumi Nubi might just be the inspiration you need to go on your next adventure alone. She is proof that you don't need much to go far, and doing it s...
The Happiness Guru Danny Bent on Being Your Authentic Self, and Using Adventure to Create Positive Change
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Bent has lived a thousand lives. And you can feel this in his presence. His smile lights up a room. His positive energy is contagious. It's hard...
The Organic Market Garden Set Up from Scratch - Adrienne Gordon's Sweetpea
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adrienne Gordon loves growing veg. And after touring the world by bike, volunteering on organic farms along the way, she returned to the UK with a w...
The Unlikely Everest Summiteer - Jessica Hepburn on Adventure Through Adversity
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Hepburn is the only woman in the world to have swam the English Channel, run the London Marathon, and climbed Mt. Everest - the so called 'Sea...
Walking from Glasgow to Rome - Geraldine McFaul's 2,000 Mile Journey of 'Kindness'
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In May 2023, Geraldine McFaul set off from her home in Glasgow to walk all the way to Rome. She had two rules, she was not carrying a rucksack, and s...
The World Champion Triathlete Who Cycled a Lap of Britain - Kate Strong
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a former world champion in triathlon, Kate Strong knows what it takes to be at the very top of her game. But she also knows what it feels like to f...
The 24 Year Old Explorer Who's Marathoned on Every Continent - Louis Alexander
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Louis Alexander boasts a pretty awesome job title: Professional Explorer. And it's certainly one he merits, having recently completed 7 marathons on e...
The Ultra-Triathlete Who Lifted The 332kg Dinnie Stones - Justin True Has Range
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are many athletes that are great at doing one thing, but few master multiple disciplines, especially ones as wild as MMA, ultra-endurance triath...
From City Photographer to Regenerative Farmer - Anna Jackson
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up, Anna Jackson was encouraged by her farming parents to leave the family farm and get a proper job. And she soon found herself working as a...
Creating GPS 'Strava' Art with Jeric Yuen aka @coderunnerguy
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jeric Yuen is a digital GPS artist who uses running to create incredible pieces of art. This year he was recognised in Strava’s Year In Sport 2023 A...
Kayaking the Thames Without Arms or Legs - John Willis
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John Willis was born without fully formed arms and legs and grew up in a time where there were no opportunities for someone like him to play sport. In...
Sean Conway On His Record Breaking 105 Ironmans In 105 days
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you imagine completing an ironman triathlon, only to complete another one the next day. And another the day after, and another again after that, f...
Visiting Every National Trust Property and Eating a Scone - Sarah Merker
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Merker set herself the challenge to eat a scone in every National Trust place that sold one, all in a bid to get her money's worth from her Nati...
Running 961km - Olga Stignii's Story of Her Epic Run for Ukraine
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do in the face of watching terrible atrocities occur in your home country when you are thousands of miles away? For Olga Stignii, she turn...
Changing The Narrative On Refugees - Freya Morgan
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At the age of 16, Freya was severely depressed and tried to end her life. She credits running for saving her life.Years later, working in Human Rights...
The First Type 1 Diabetic to Run Across England - Jonty Brown
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jonty Brown is a type 1 diabetic who has achieved some awesome things in spite of his condition. Jonty is a European record holder in The Speed Projec...
Day 69 of Sean Conway's Epic Iron 105 world record
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Captured on Day 69 of his #IRON102 challenge, Sean shares how he is feeling so far in the depths of his epic challenge. Recorded while running the mar...
Building an Eco-Campsite from Scratch - Emma & Dave Cornthwaite
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emma and Dave Cornthwaite have created Big Sky Hideaway, a camping haven in Lincolnshire, using the natural world as their guide. Committed to being a...
Deo Kato is Running for Justice: 10km Every Day, 381 Days in a row
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Deo Kato shares his story of running 10km every day for 381 days, in a peaceful protest against racial injustice. After the death of George Floyd, Deo...
Cycling The Longest Road In The World - Tim Pickett Rides For His Life
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Pickett might just be the greatest British adventurer you've never heard of. A survivor of child abuse, Tim spent decades keeping his past locked ...
How James Holt Found Growth In The Midnight Runners Community
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Holt is the Head of Midnight Runners London, one of the biggest, loudest and most vibrant running communities in the UK. And even though he now ...
Reconnect with our oceans with Sail Britain's Oliver Beardon
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Britain has some of the most incredible coastline that you can find anywhere on Earth, so why not celebrate that? This is what Oliver Beardon has done...