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Inside Out

16 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -

Stuck inside but want to get out? We'll bring a taste of the 'great outdoors' to you. Each episode is a patchwork landscape taking you to beauty spots, introducing to people with a passion for the natural world and more. Hosted by Neil Warren from the charity Living Options Devon, who helps run Countryside Mobility an initiative helping people to access the countryside.

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Episodes

Loving Your Garden - Competition Time!

June 13, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.61 MB

Recent years has seen a real focus on time spent in the garden and a key element for many is their lawn. In this episode we meet Steff Dennis from HCT Turf who explains their work, shares top tips on lawn care and introduces the #ILoveMyDevonGarden photo competition which is helping to raise money for Countryside Mobility's work in providing access to the great outdoors. Enter the competition during June https://wesellturf.com/photo/ You could win a luxury hamper of Devon food and drink ...

Autumn Forests - Coed y Brenin, Wyre and Cardinham

October 19, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Autumn is the perfect time to explore forests and woods and in this episode of Inside Out we explore three beautiful examples. Each is a recent addition to our network of hire locations offering an all terrain mobility scooter (Tramper) for hire opening access to these beautiful locations for visitors who may otherwise struggle. Our first visit takes us to Coed y Brenin in North Wales. This stunning location in the south of Snowdonia provides the perfect alternative to the honeypots furt...

Powderham Castle and Estate

August 09, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Naomi Hunt gives Inside Out a tour of the Powderham Estate just outside of Exeter. With over 600 years of history, this attraction provides a rich experience of heritage but also seeks to move with the times, welcoming a wide range of events and looking to widen the audience. One part of this wider welcome has been the introduction of an all terrain mobility scooter (Tramper) in partnership with Countryside Mobility which visitors can hire to explore the wider Estate including stunning vie...

National Parks - Exmoor, Lake District Mobility and Robinswood Hill Country Park

June 23, 2021 15:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

The UK's National Parks are designated as the country's leading landscapes but differ from National Parks in other countries in remaining largely in private ownership and having residents living within them. This episode of Inside Out, from Countryside Mobility, explores the enduring appeal and challenges faced by these 'living landscapes'. We travel from one of the most visited, the Lake District, to one of the most undiscovered, Exmoor, also exploring how accesss for visitors is improvin...

Discovering the Outdoors - Outdoor Centres, Film Making, National Trust Antony & the Golden Spade

May 10, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

In this episode of Inside Out, brought to you by Countryside Mobility, we reflect on where our love for nature begins as we speak to an outdoor activity centre about their role in introducing youngsters to nature and an outdoors film maker with a passion for connecting children with the countryside. The childhood theme continues as we visit National Trust Antony, recently used as a film location for Walt Disney's 'Alice in Wonderland' as they look to become more accessible and we introduce...

Dipping into Nature - Soundscapes I Open Water Swimming I Durlston Country Park

April 09, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Listen to the latest audio adventure for outdoor lovers brought to you by Countryside Mobility, an award winning initiative from the charity, Living Options. Can listening to, and watching, nature in our homes benefit our wellbeing? Alex Smalley, from the Wellcome Centre for Cultures and Environments of Health at the University of Exeter has been investigating the potential through a collaboration with the BBC. Take part in the latest research:  bbc.co.uk/soundscapesforwellbeing Create y...

Down by the Riverside - Seaton Wetlands I South West Lakes Trust I Tourism for All

February 04, 2021 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

Our new series sets off by heading for the water. Seaton Wetlands is a nature reserve that welcomes a host of wildlife close to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. We hear from two of the team what we can expect to see (including one sight that is unlikely to be spotted at any other reserve) and how they are working to make the reserve more accessible. While South West England is famous for its coastline, the beauty of its inland lakes are often overlooked by visitors. Their value as...

The Overnighter - VisitEngland I The Hotel Inspector I Hoe Grange I Haldon Forest I Bespoke Hotels

July 03, 2020 14:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

With opportunities to book overnight trips to the countryside opening up again, Inside Out, looks at where to stay with a particular focus on accommodation that is accessible to all. VisitEngland shares how and why it is working with partners to make the UK, Europe's leading accessible destination. A former hotel inspector, David Falk, shares stories from days on the road staying incognito and awarding stars. We get a breath of fresh air at one of Devon's most popular beauty spots - Hal...

The Positive Power of Being Outdoors - South Downs l Dorset I National Trust Saltram

June 12, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

With increasing evidence for the benefits of being outdoors on physical and mental health we explore just how much of a difference if makes. Dr Ben Wheeler from the European Centre for Environment & Human Health, part of the University of Exeter, shares the latest findings from the international research being gathered in their Beyond Greenspace project.  Kate Drake shares her experience from the South Downs as the country's youngest National Park is working to help people discover the '...

The Positive Power of Being Outdoors - South Downs l Dorset I National Trust Saltram

June 12, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

With increasing evidence for the benefits of being outdoors on physical and mental health we explore just how much of a difference if makes. Dr Ben Wheeler from the European Centre for Environment & Human Health, part of the University of Exeter, shares the latest findings from the international research being gathered in their Beyond Greenspace project.  Kate Drake shares her experience from the South Downs as the country's youngest National Park is working to help people discover the '...

Into the Woods - Forest of Dean I Hardy's Birthplace I The Outdoor Guide

May 22, 2020 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MB

The latest audio adventure sees us discovering how the beauty and heritage of woodlands is being revealed. Sue Middleton from Forestry England, explains how The Forester's Forest initiative is helping visitors and the local community to discover the fascinating heritage and improve opportunities to explore. Later in the episode local resident, Emma, shares how the Walking with Wheels project has transformed her ability to explore with friends and family. We head to Hardy's Birthplace in ...

Off to the Coast - South West Coast Path I Hedgerows I Woolacombe

May 12, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Listen to Inside Out - the show that brings a taste of the outdoors to your home! This episode we're off to the coast - and a lot of coast too! The South West Coast Path runs for 630 miles and we speak to Julian Gray from the SW Coast Path Association, about what makes it so popular, his tips on getting to the end and how they're working to make it accessible to all. We stop off along the Path at the beautiful North Devon village of Woolacombe and find out from the Tourist Information Cen...

Stretching Our Legs - Suffolk I American Museum & Gardens I Living Options

April 23, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

In this episode we discover a celebration of Americana in the English countryside, travel east to discover how groundbreaking research is helping more people access the countryside and find out more about the charity behind Countryside Mobility. Inside Out is brought to you by Countryside Mobility, an initiative of the charity, Living Options Devon. More information: Suffolk - http://www.discoversuffolk.org.uk/ Suffolk Walking Festival - http://www.suffolkwalkingfestival.co.uk/ American M...

Inside Out Trailer

April 17, 2020 17:00 - 39 seconds - 493 KB

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Stepping Out

April 09, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

In our first 'virtual venturing out' we head to one of Britain's most iconic coastal locations, Lulworth Cove, start exploring the world from your window, and find out how Trampers are transforming visits to the countryside. Inside Out is brought to you by Countryside Mobility, an initiative of the charity, Living Options Devon

Stepping Out - East Devon I Lulworth Cove I Trampers

April 09, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

In our first 'virtual venturing out' we head to one of Britain's most iconic coastal locations, Lulworth Cove, start exploring the world from your window, and find out how Trampers are transforming visits to the countryside. Inside Out is brought to you by Countryside Mobility, an initiative of the charity, Living Options Devon More information: East Devon - https://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/ Lulworth - https://www.lulworth.com/ Trampers - https://www.countrysidemobility.org/ Support t...

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