Strange Trails

Think you have to travel far to feel like you've had a proper expedition? Think again. In an effort to prove that you don’t need to travel to far flung lands – or spend very much money at all to have a proper expedition, Wander Woman Phoebe Smith attempts a timed walking challenge with the Long Distance Walkers Association across two counties, to discover the joys (and pain) of walking 50 miles in a single day. Along the way expect epic sunsets, camaraderie and Jelly Baby fuelled hallucinations as she attempts to answer the question – why on earth would anyone do it? Also coming up: TV naturalist Mike Dilger shares his journey from being an awkward kid who hid in bushes to a wildlife expert Travel Hack: How undertaking an endurance event can help prepare you for your next big trip Top 10 short walks with BIG views around the world Meet Roberto Battista the man breathing new life into near-abandoned Italian mountain towns - through the power of adventure Gear chat: what to pack for an endurance challenge Florence Dixie - Victorian Patagonia explorer and women's rights activist is our Wander Woman of the Month Contact Wander Woman @PhoebeRSmith

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Strange Trails is an episode from Wander Woman: A Travel Podcast by Phoebe Smith.

This episode is 54:12 long.

This episode was published on Aug 27, 2025.

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