Wild Tales | Nature Podcast

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast

Author: National Trust Language: English Episodes: 100
There’s a story waiting in every landscape, a secret history woven into the hedgerows and hidden in the soil. Wild Tales | Nature Podcast, brought to you by the National Trust, goes beyond the guidebook to find those narratives. Each episode is a quiet exploration of the intricate connections between the natural world and our own place within it. You might find yourself listening to the surprising biography of a centuries-old oak tree, learning how coastal erosion reveals forgotten chapters of human history, or understanding the subtle language of birdsong at dawn. This isn’t just a catalog of facts; it’s an immersive audio experience that considers the science of a changing ecosystem alongside the cultural traditions it sustains. We visit specific places-ancient woodlands, rugged coastlines, and working farms-to hear directly from the people who know them best: rangers, historians, ecologists, and local communities. The result is a thoughtful collection of stories that change how you see the world outside your window. Tune into this podcast for a deeper sense of connection, a moment of calm reflection, and a renewed appreciation for the wild and historic places that shape our shared story.
Episodes
Introducing: Step into the Past | The Craftsmen of Calke Abbey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:24
What if you could follow in the footsteps of your ancestors and reveal the hidden tales behind some of the UK’s fascinating historical locations? Introducing Step into the Past, a podcast from our sponsors at Findmypast.…
Sycamore Gap | One Year On [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:33
On September 27th 2023, the famous Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland was felled overnight in an act of vandalism, triggering a far-reaching wave of shock and sorrow. Join Heather Birkett as she goes behind the scenes t…
Farewell Kate! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:17
Our lovely nature presenter and ranger Kate Martin is leaving to join our friends at the RSPB, helping to care for wildlife in Scotland.Here are some of Kate's best bits and few moments from behind the scenes.On behalf o…
Northern Ireland Adventure | Sea Safari at Rathlin Island [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:40
A stretch of water between the mainland and Rathlin Island is home to some of the world’s most unique wildlife and infamous shipwrecks. Ranger Kate Martin continues her adventure along Northern Ireland’s causeway coast,…
Northern Ireland Adventure | Beyond the Bridge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:20
Don’t look down! Across a rope bridge over a stretch of water on Northern Ireland’s causeway coast lies the Island of Carrick-a-Rede and a fisherman’s cottage that has stood for centuries. Ranger Kate Martin, heads off o…
Classic | A Beginners Guide to Bikepacking Day 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:00
Jo and Katherine continue their bikepacking adventure, starting day two in Bude, with a surprise twist after breakfast, before heading up the coast to Devon.They visit the National Trust’s smallest property, Hawkers Hut,…
Classic | A Beginners Guide to Bikepacking Day 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:04
What happens when you combine backpacking and cycling? In this classic 2-parter we join Jo Dyson as she gets to grips with ‘bikepacking’ under the expert guidance of Katherine Moore and tackles the unforgiving hills of t…
Classic | The Twilight Creatures of Cragside [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:18
In this classic episode, you’re invited to a midnight party happening deep in the woods. Meet the ravers, movers and shakers as they emerge from slumber to rule nature’s nightclub. Ranger Kate Martin heads out into the t…
Going Underground | Inside a Roman Gold Mine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:21
Deep under the hillsides of Carmarthenshire lie the remains of the UK’s only known Roman gold mines. With a head torch to guide the way, James Grasby ventures into the void to unearth the secrets that lurk in the darknes…
City Growing with Tayshan Hayden-Smith [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:08
Ex-professional footballer Tayshan Hayden-Smith turned to the healing power of nature after the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy in 2017. Since then, he’s been on a journey to bring access to nature to all. He shows ranger Ka…