Alastair Humphreys: Author and adventurer getting more Local

The Outdoors Fix is a podcast to inspire you to make the outdoors a bigger part of your life. It’s hosted by Liv Bolton.

Alastair Humphreys: Author and adventurer getting more Local

The Outdoors Fix is a podcast to inspire you to make the outdoors a bigger part of your life. It’s hosted by Liv Bolton.

Alastair Humphreys out in the rain with his hood up. Credit: Alastair Humphreys

In this episode, I go for an unusual walk in Swanscombe Marshes by the River Thames in Kent with the adventurer and author Alastair Humphreys.

Al’s relationship with the outdoors has changed a lot over the years – he’s been on extraordinary expeditions all around the world, travelling through over 80 countries by bicycle, boat and on foot, but more recently he’s focused on spreading the message about embracing the outdoors and adventure where we all live, through his concept of Microadventures.

Al’s latest book, Local, which has been shortlisted for the 2024 Wainwright Prize in the nature writing category, saw him spend a year exploring a map of his neighbourhood – one grid square at a time.

His passion about outdoors adventures that are accessible to all of us and possible within our current routines, is totally infectious and I’ve wanted to chat to him for years, so I hope you enjoy the episode!

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Alastair Humphreys and Liv Bolton recording by the River Thames, sat down with headphones on

Alastair Humphreys’ episode of The Outdoors Fix is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts. It’s also embedded below.

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The Outdoors Fix is a podcast produced and hosted by Liv Bolton @liv_outsideuk

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Alastair Humphreys is on Instagram @al_humphreys

This episode of The Outdoors Fix was kindly supported by outdoor footwear brand Merrell.

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Alastair Humphreys by a trig point with his bike. Credit: Alastair Humphreys

Alastair Humphreys episode image for The Outdoors Fix podcast showing Alastair and Liv Bolton out recording by the River Thames.

Alastair Humphreys and Liv Bolton walking and recording on a marshland in Kent

This episode of The Outdoors Fix was kindly supported by outdoor footwear brand Merrell.