...in which we take a stroll – just Mark and Dave – from Seatoller to Sty Head Tarn to announce the end of Countrystride (for now) and reflect on 149 episodes and 6.5 years of the podcast.
Countrystride is an amazing gift to many. I have been transported back to the Lakes time and again, and am deeply grateful to you both for the amount of time and effort you have given. Hopefully at some point you will lace up the boots and grab the recording kit together again-it’s a wonderful thing you do.
Thanks for all the work you have put into creating the Countrystride podcasts. They kept me going during COVID when I would listen while walking to the hospital to work. They have always be great. Hopefully they will stay available so we can chip in as needed - when we can’t get to the lakes. Thanks again. John.
I love your podcasts and have really appreciated how generous you have been with your time and knowledge. Whatever you do, enjoy it and thank you so much for this rich source of pleasurable listening. I do hope we can still have access to these podcasts, so we can listen and enjoy them all again.
Countrystride has been a wonderful gift for those of us that now only visit perhaps once a year! It has transported my husband and I back to many of our favourite hikes/strolls and discoveries over the past fifty years. Thank you both for your wonderful podcast and all the hours you have devoted to it. And a special thank you to all the 'guests' that have made this podcast so enlightening and such a joy to listen to. You will be missed! Thank you once again. Chris
Sad to hear you are stopping but what a body of work! Every one a gem, and a joy to those of us who love this area. I learnt so much. I would echo everyone’s plea that the podcasts remain available to listen to again and again!
David & Mark, I feel I had to drop you a short thank you message after seeing Mark on TV last night on Wainwright Walks with Julia Bradbury. It’s been an absolute pleasure listening to the pair of you, some great insights and so many interesting articles produced, I hope that you will return and thank you so much for so many happy times.
Thank you so much Mark and Dave for your wonderful podcasts.
I am worryingly obsessed with all things Lake District, so listening to each episode has created a lovely regular ‘connection’ to this beautiful area in between my visits.
All your guests were superb and I have learnt so much…
I’ve loved being at CS Live and your books so thank you for ALL your hard work.
Best of luck with all your future projects and I will keep a look out for hopefully more episodes to come…
I discovered the podcast during the covid lockdown (when I bought the Terry Abraham book) and listening to the episodes, including the back catalogue, helped to keep me sane. I’ve continued listening to the casts and have enjoyed them all, and found many educational too. So thanks for all your efforts 👏👏👏
I've only recently discovered your podcast and I'm so sorry to hear this is potentially the last one. Thank you so much - I've loved the ones I've listened to and can't wait to get back to the Lakes.
Love the podcast, it's the only one I listen to. You guys have done some brilliant work bringing the history of all these places to life in a entertaining and informative way. I hope you know how much your work is appreciated and it will stand the test of time.
Dear David and Mark,
Countrystride is an amazing gift to many. I have been transported back to the Lakes time and again, and am deeply grateful to you both for the amount of time and effort you have given. Hopefully at some point you will lace up the boots and grab the recording kit together again-it’s a wonderful thing you do.
Thank you again, Hugh.
Thanks for all the work you have put into creating the Countrystride podcasts. They kept me going during COVID when I would listen while walking to the hospital to work. They have always be great. Hopefully they will stay available so we can chip in as needed - when we can’t get to the lakes. Thanks again. John.
I love your podcasts and have really appreciated how generous you have been with your time and knowledge. Whatever you do, enjoy it and thank you so much for this rich source of pleasurable listening. I do hope we can still have access to these podcasts, so we can listen and enjoy them all again.
Countrystride has been a wonderful gift for those of us that now only visit perhaps once a year! It has transported my husband and I back to many of our favourite hikes/strolls and discoveries over the past fifty years. Thank you both for your wonderful podcast and all the hours you have devoted to it. And a special thank you to all the 'guests' that have made this podcast so enlightening and such a joy to listen to. You will be missed! Thank you once again. Chris
Thanks Chris. And I echo your thanks to the guests - the true stars of the show!
Sad to hear you are stopping but what a body of work! Every one a gem, and a joy to those of us who love this area. I learnt so much. I would echo everyone’s plea that the podcasts remain available to listen to again and again!
David & Mark, I feel I had to drop you a short thank you message after seeing Mark on TV last night on Wainwright Walks with Julia Bradbury. It’s been an absolute pleasure listening to the pair of you, some great insights and so many interesting articles produced, I hope that you will return and thank you so much for so many happy times.
Thanks John. Mark - a star of audio and film!
Thank you so much Mark and Dave for your wonderful podcasts.
I am worryingly obsessed with all things Lake District, so listening to each episode has created a lovely regular ‘connection’ to this beautiful area in between my visits.
All your guests were superb and I have learnt so much…
I’ve loved being at CS Live and your books so thank you for ALL your hard work.
Best of luck with all your future projects and I will keep a look out for hopefully more episodes to come…
All the best to you both.
Rewind…and back to episode one..!
Thanks Peter. Appreciate it - and look forward to seeing you at future events!
I discovered the podcast during the covid lockdown (when I bought the Terry Abraham book) and listening to the episodes, including the back catalogue, helped to keep me sane. I’ve continued listening to the casts and have enjoyed them all, and found many educational too. So thanks for all your efforts 👏👏👏
Thanks MS. It means a lot to know how many people enjoyed them.
Thanks Deborah. Plenty of back catalogue to keep you busy!
Thanks Niamh. It has been lovely to read all of these comments.
Thanks for the kind words Hugh. Glad you've enjoyed being transported to the Lakes via the pod.
Cheers John. Glad they served a purpose during COVID as well. It means a lot to us to hear how much people got from the pods.
Thanks Mark - and thanks to you, too, for being part of that story.
Thanks Sarah. We appreciate your kind words. I can confirm that the podcast library will be staying open and free!
I've only recently discovered your podcast and I'm so sorry to hear this is potentially the last one. Thank you so much - I've loved the ones I've listened to and can't wait to get back to the Lakes.
Love the podcast, it's the only one I listen to. You guys have done some brilliant work bringing the history of all these places to life in a entertaining and informative way. I hope you know how much your work is appreciated and it will stand the test of time.